Black currant is a cold-hardy deciduous shrub producing dark purple-black berries with a distinctive tart-sweet flavor, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Highly valued for fresh eating, preserves, and juices, it thrives in cool climates and requires minimal maintenance once established.

A drought-tolerant native shrub with small, bland edible berries, better left for birds. Pink flowers open from fall into early spring.

A low-growing evergreen shrub native to California with glossy, leathery foliage and small reddish flowers followed by dark berries. Excellent for drought-tolerant landscapes and as a groundcover in Mediterranean gardens.

A deciduous shrub with striking tubular red flowers resembling fuchsias, followed by small edible gooseberries. Native to California, it attracts hummingbirds and is drought-tolerant once established.

A deciduous native shrub prized for its sweet-tart amber to black berries, great fresh or in jam and pie. Drought tolerant, with clove-scented yellow flowers in early spring.

A deciduous shrub producing tart, flavorful berries in summer that ripen from green to yellow or red. Hardy and productive, gooseberries are excellent for fresh eating, preserves, and permaculture food gardens.

A hybrid berry shrub combining traits of black currants and gooseberries, producing large tart-sweet berries suitable for fresh eating and preserves. Hardy and productive, it's a valuable addition to permaculture systems and home gardens.

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.

A deciduous shrub prized for its clusters of deep red or crimson flowers that bloom in spring before the leaves fully emerge. It is a reliable, low-maintenance plant that attracts hummingbirds and provides early-season color in gardens.

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.