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Red Currant vs Mongolian CherryRibes rubrum Prunus fruticosa NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON (new stock expected: fall of 2020) NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON (new stock expected: fall of 2020) 
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. Mongolian Cherry is a hardy shrub that is often grown as an ornamental. This plant makes an attractive flowering hedgerow that requires little maintenance. The dark red cherries are tart and desirable for baking, wine-making, and canning. This shrub is popular with wildlife. RED CURRANT QUICK FACTSMONGOLIAN CHERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
3a
Zone:
2a
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
full sun
Flowers:
clusters of white flowers
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Other Names:
dwarf cherry, european dwarf cherry, steppe cherry
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |