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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) — as well as for human consumption when ripe.<br><br>This shrub thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 7, image 62
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — Ribes americanum, or Wild Black Currant, is a hardy deciduous shrub thriving in USDA zones 4-7; glossy, image 47
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — it adds a four-season appeal to woodland gardens and naturalized areas; as well as for human consumption when
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — The Wild Black Currant is also known for its resistance to white pine blister rust; providing a food source for birds
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — adding a dynamic layer of ecological interaction in your garden
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — glossy black berries in summer
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) — It reaches a mature size of 3-6 feet in height and spread, preferring partial shade; these blossoms will attract an
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — green foliage that turns yellow in fall; this North American native typically grows to a modest height of 3 to 6 feet
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) — It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning, primarily for shape and health; is a deciduous, image 64
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — preferring partial to full shade and moist
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — commonly referred to as the Wild Black Currant; shrub for half or shade, image 53
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — the plant produces edible; the Wild Black Currant is also known for its resistance to white pine blister rust
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — providing a food source for birds and other wildlife; yellowish-white flowers in the spring, image 61
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — shrub for half or shade
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — white flowers in the garden
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — its pendent racemes of yellowish flowers attract pollinators
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — adding a dynamic layer of ecological interaction in your garden, image 35
Wild Black Currant (Ribes Americanum) — yellowish-white flowers in the spring
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