Red Currant
Ribes rubrum
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Red currant is a productive deciduous shrub bearing translucent bright red berries in mid-summer, prized for fresh eating, jams, and preserves. Hardy and long-lived, it requires minimal maintenance and thrives in cool climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Red currant is a productive deciduous shrub bearing translucent bright red berries in mid-summer, prized for fresh eating, jams, and preserves. Hardy and long-lived, it requires minimal maintenance and thrives in cool climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Red Currant grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
