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White Currant

White Currant

Ribes sativum

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3aZone 8b

White Currant is a deciduous shrub producing translucent white berries with a mild, sweet flavor, ideal for fresh eating or preserves. It thrives in cool climates and requires moderate water and full sun for best fruit production.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–5′ tall × 3–5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Europe

Function & Care

ediblepollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
2 years
Propagation
cutting, layering