Wild Black Currant

Ribes americanum

  • Bell-shaped flowers, pale yellow to greenish white
  • Small round fruit, ripening from green to red and finally black
  • Slightly hairy branches and leaves but are identified without thorns
  • Edible fruit, used primarily in Jellies

ZONE:
2

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
125-150 cm

SPREAD:
150-175 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Prefers partial sun and consisently moist soils. Found naturally along streambanks, swamp edges, and open woodllands. Prune to maintain tidy appearance or plant for naturalizing. 

Additional Notes about Wild Black Currant:


Native to Ontario