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Red Currant vs Red ElderberryRibes rubrum Sambucus racemosa SOLD OUT ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW 
Red Currant is a deciduous shrub native to western Europe. It features five-lobed, maple-like leaves, and bright red berries that can be used in jams, sauces, and fresh eating.
Red Elderberry is an attractive, medium-sized deciduous shrub. RED CURRANT QUICK FACTSRED ELDERBERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
3a
Zone:
2a
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Height:
4 m (13 ft)
Spread:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
normal
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Berries:
bright red berry like drupes
Flowers:
white panicle flowers
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
none
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Toxicity: toxic to humans
Other Names:
red elder
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |