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Red Currant vs Golden CurrantRibes rubrum Ribes aureum NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON (new stock expected: fall of 2020) NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON 
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.
Golden Currant produces berries for jams, jellies, sauces and even pemmican. This currant bush is very dense, allowing for use as a hedge, windbreak, or wildlife habitat. RED CURRANT QUICK FACTSGOLDEN CURRANT QUICK FACTS
Zone:
3a
Zone:
4a
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
normal
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fall colour:
reddish purple
Berries:
glossy black berries used to make jams, jellies and pies
Flowers:
clusters of long tubular yellow flowers
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
medium
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Other Names:
buffalo currant, clove currant, fragrant golden currant, golden flowering currant, spicebush
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |