Red Currant
Ribes rubrum
A productive deciduous shrub bearing clusters of tart, translucent red berries.
- Plant Type
- Shrubs & Roses
- Width
- 3-5 Ft.
- Height
- 3-5 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 3 - 8
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 4
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Ribes rubrum, known as the redcurrant, is a deciduous shrub native to Western Europe. It grows in an upright habit, typically reaching 3 to 5 feet in height and width. The plant features five-lobed leaves and produces inconspicuous yellow-green flowers in pendulous racemes. These mature into bright, translucent red berries prized for jellies and juices. It thrives in rich, well-drained soils and cool climates, preferring full sun to partial shade. This hardy species is valued for its high vitamin C content and ornamental appeal.