Currant, Black – Ribes americarum Riverview
Menoken FarmNOTICE: We are now accepting orders for the Spring of 2021. Your tree order placed in fall of 2020 will not be available until early May 2021.
A native shrub species three to six feet tall with erect branches lacking spines, on multiple stems. The simple, three to five lobed alternate leaves are one to three inches wide and gland-dotted beneath. The glands are golden-yellow in color. Small flowers open in May are have five yellow petals. Drooping racemes produce glossy, red-purple to nearly black fruit.
Ripe fruits are sweet and desirable for human consumption.
Additional information
Size | Conservation Grade – base price |
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Height of Maturity: | 3-6' |
Spacing in Row | 3-6' |
Drought Tolerance | Fair |
Wildlife Value | Excellent |