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Golden Currant

Ribes Aureum Var. Gracillimum

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Overview

Golden Currant (Ribes aureum var. gracillimum) is a deciduous shrub, prized for its fragrant yellow flowers and edible berries. Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it reaches heights of 6-8 feet with a similar spread. This drought-tolerant species requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Its arching branches offer multi-season interest, with vibrant fall foliage and attractive winter silhouette. Ideal for wildlife gardens, hedges, and naturalized areas.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 7–9Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean

Golden Currant (Ribes Aureum Var. Gracillimum) — presents a valuable addition to any landscape design; for optimal growth and fruiting, image 68

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Grossulariaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Golden Currant (Ribes Aureum Var. Gracillimum) — This drought-tolerant species requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils; consider, image 64

Golden Currant (Ribes Aureum Var. Gracillimum) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it reaches heights of 6-8 feet with a similar spread; edible berries ranging from

Golden Currant (Ribes Aureum Var. Gracillimum) — yellow flowers in the garden; tolerating a range of soil types from well-draining loams to clays

Golden Currant (Ribes Aureum Var. Gracillimum) — edible berries ranging from golden to black when ripe; thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it reaches heights of 6-8

Golden Currant (Ribes Aureum Var. Gracillimum) — favored by birds and humans alike; this deciduous shrub typically grows to a height of 3 to 6 feet with an

Ribes Aureum Var. Gracillimum

Photograph: Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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