Wild Black Currant

Ribes Americanum

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Overview

Ribes americanum, or Wild Black Currant, is a hardy deciduous shrub thriving in USDA zones 4-7. It reaches a mature size of 3-6 feet in height and spread, preferring partial shade. In spring, its pendent racemes of yellowish flowers attract pollinators, followed by edible, glossy black berries in summer. With lobed, green foliage that turns yellow in fall, it adds a four-season appeal to woodland gardens and naturalized areas.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 3–7Climate Mediterranean

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — It reaches a mature size of 3-6 feet in height and spread, preferring partial shade

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — Ribes americanum, or Wild Black Currant, is a hardy deciduous shrub thriving in USDA zones 4-7

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — glossy black berries in summer

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — It reaches a mature size of 3-6 feet in height and spread, preferring partial shade

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — This North American native typically grows to a modest height of 3 to 6 feet and with a similar spread

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — commonly referred to as the Wild Black Currant

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — it adds a four-season appeal to woodland gardens and naturalized areas

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 3–7

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–5 Ft.

Classification

Family: Grossulariaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — its pendent racemes of yellowish flowers attract pollinators

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — Ribes americanum, or Wild Black Currant, is a hardy deciduous shrub thriving in USDA zones 4-7

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — glossy black berries in summer

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — It reaches a mature size of 3-6 feet in height and spread, preferring partial shade

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — This North American native typically grows to a modest height of 3 to 6 feet and with a similar spread

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — commonly referred to as the Wild Black Currant

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — it adds a four-season appeal to woodland gardens and naturalized areas

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — is a deciduous shrub that brings both aesthetic appeal and wildlife value to your landscape design

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — green foliage that turns yellow in fall

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — adding a dynamic layer of ecological interaction in your garden

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — the plant produces edible

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — glossy black berries about 0.3 to 0.5 inches in diameter

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — yellowish-white flowers in the spring

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — These blossoms will attract an array of pollinators

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning, primarily for shape and health

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — preferring partial to full shade and moist

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — as well as for human consumption when ripe.<br><br>This shrub thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 7

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — providing a food source for birds and other wildlife

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — making it a safe choice for regions affected by this pathogen

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — shrub with white blooms

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — white flowers in the garden

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — The Wild Black Currant is also known for its resistance to white pine blister rust

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — shrub for half or shade

Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — its pendent racemes of yellowish flowers attract pollinators; it is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal

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