Ribes aureum

Fragrant yellow flowers attract hummingbirds
Small edible yellow fruit ripen to black
Pale green leaves emerge early in the spring and turn orange-red in the fall
Dense, upright, arching habit
Bloom Time: April

ZONE:
2

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
175-200 cm

SPREAD:
125-150 cm

You must be logged in to
view availability and prices.

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Golden currant grows best in a fertile soil, however, they tolerate full sun to full shade, various soils and other adverse urban conditions.

Additional Notes about Golden Currant:

Native to Ontario

Primarily grown as an ornamental shrub rather than for harvest of its fruit. However, the fruit can be eaten raw or made into juices, jams, jellies, tarts or pies.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Hummingbirds

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Berries
Fall Color
Fruit

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

HABIT:
Upright
Rounded

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Specimen
Hedge
Roadside planting