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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 3–7Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — its pendent racemes of yellowish flowers attract pollinators; it is relatively low-maintenance, requiring, image 49

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Mature height
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Grossulariaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — These blossoms will attract an array of pollinators; green foliage that turns yellow in fall
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — making it a safe choice for regions affected by this pathogen
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — commonly referred to as the Wild Black Currant
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — green foliage that turns yellow in fall; this North American native typically grows to a modest height of 3, image 51
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — making it a safe choice for regions affected by this pathogen; shrub with white blooms, image 66
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — providing a food source for birds and other wildlife; yellowish-white flowers in the spring
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — providing a food source for birds and other wildlife
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — is a deciduous shrub that brings both aesthetic appeal and wildlife value to your landscape design, image 54
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning, primarily for shape and health
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, image 55
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — shrub with white blooms; the plant produces edible, image 68
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — it adds a four-season appeal to woodland gardens and naturalized areas; as well as for human consumption, image 52
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — yellowish-white flowers in the spring; white flowers in the garden
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — yellowish-white flowers in the spring; white flowers in the garden, image 56
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — glossy black berries in summer; it reaches a mature size of 3-6 feet in height and spread, preferring, image 50
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — white flowers in the garden; it adds a four-season appeal to woodland gardens and naturalized areas, image 67
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — preferring partial to full shade and moist; ribes americanum, or Wild Black Currant, is a hardy deciduous, image 63
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — white flowers in the garden; it adds a four-season appeal to woodland gardens and naturalized areas
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — glossy black berries in summer; it reaches a mature size of 3-6 feet in height and spread, preferring partial shade
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — the plant produces edible; the Wild Black Currant is also known for its resistance to white pine blister, image 59
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — is a deciduous shrub that brings both aesthetic appeal and wildlife value to your landscape design; commonly referred
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) — The Wild Black Currant is also known for its resistance to white pine blister rust
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — adding a dynamic layer of ecological interaction in your garden, image 58
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