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Catalina Evergreen Currant

Ribes Viburnifolium

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Overview

Ribes viburnifolium, known as Catalina Evergreen Currant, is a drought-tolerant shrub native to California. It features glossy, leathery leaves and wine-red stems, spreading 3-6 feet wide and tall. In spring, it boasts fragrant, deep red flowers followed by small, inedible berries. Ideal for low-water landscapes, it thrives in part to full shade and provides excellent ground cover, attracting birds and beneficial insects. Hardy to 10°F, it's a resilient choice for sustainable designs.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 8–10
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — leathery leaves that are oval-shaped and emit a distinctive aromatic fragrance when crushed
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — leathery leaves that are oval-shaped and emit a distinctive aromatic fragrance when crushedCatalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — shrub with pink bloomsCatalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — adding texture and a touch of understated eleganceCatalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — pink flowers in the gardenCatalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — Ribes viburnifolium, known as Catalina Evergreen Currant, is a drought-tolerant shrub native to CaliforniaCatalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — It features glossy, leathery leaves and wine-red stems, spreading 3-6 feet wide and tall+16

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Grossulariaceae

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Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — The foliage retains its deep green color throughout the year
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — leathery leaves that are oval-shaped and emit a distinctive aromatic fragrance when crushed
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — shrub with pink blooms
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — adding texture and a touch of understated elegance
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — pink flowers in the garden
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — Ribes viburnifolium, known as Catalina Evergreen Currant, is a drought-tolerant shrub native to California
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — It features glossy, leathery leaves and wine-red stems, spreading 3-6 feet wide and tall
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — In spring, it boasts fragrant, deep red flowers followed by small, inedible berries
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — Ideal for low-water landscapes
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — it thrives in part to full shade and provides excellent ground cover
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — attracting birds and beneficial insects
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — Hardy to 10°F, it's a resilient choice for sustainable designs
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — scientifically known as Ribes viburnifolium
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — low-maintenance shrub ideally suited for garden landscapes in USDA zones 7 through 9
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — with a spreading habit that can cover an area up to 6 to 8 feet in width
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — Its sturdy stems are adorned with glossy
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — making it an excellent choice for year-round interest.<br><br>In early to mid-spring
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — maroon to deep red flowers
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — it is highly tolerant of dry conditions
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — though occasional deep watering during prolonged dry spells will maintain its vigor
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — Minimal pruning is needed, primarily to shape the plant or to remove any dead or damaged wood
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — The versatile Catalina Evergreen Currant can serve as an excellent groundcover
Catalina Evergreen Currant (Ribes Viburnifolium) — or as an understory plant in a layered landscape design

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