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Red Currant vs BlackcurrantRibes rubrum Ribes nigrum NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON (we don't know if or when this product will be restocked) NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON (new stock expected: fall of 2019) 
Red Currant is a short deciduous shrub native to western Europe. It features five-lobed, maple-like leaves and bright red berries.
Blackcurrant is a medium-sized shrub producing delicious, deep purple to black sweet berries suitable for jams, jellies, syrups and cordial. RED CURRANT QUICK FACTSBLACKCURRANT QUICK FACTS
Zone:
3a
Zone:
2a
Height:
1.8 m (6 ft)
Height:
1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread:
1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
normal
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fall colour:
orange to red
Berries:
translucent red berries
Berries:
dark purple to black berries
Flowers:
inconspicuous yellow-green flowers in spring
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
medium
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
none
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Other Names:
european black currant
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |