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Red Currant vs Black HawthornRibes rubrum Crataegus douglasii SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
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.
Black Hawthorn is a versatile plant that is native to wetlands and other areas with moist soils, but can also tolerate dry soils. This plant can be grown as a short shrub, or a tree reaching 30 feet tall. RED CURRANT QUICK FACTSBLACK HAWTHORN QUICK FACTS
Fall colour:
yellow to red
Berries:
purplish-black pomes
Flowers:
white
Bark:
brown to gray
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Other Names:
crataegus columbiana, douglas hawthorn, douglas' thornapple
Tags:
Accent Trees, All Items, Fall Colour, Flowering, Interesting Foliage, Native Alberta Plants, Native British Columbia Plants, Native North America Plants, Native Ontario Plants, Native Saskatchewan Plants, Permaculture, Privacy Trees, Shelterbelts and Windbreaks, Shrubs, Urban Yards, Wildlife Attracting
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