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Red Currant vs Oregon GrapeRibes rubrum Berberis aquifolium (Mahonia aquifolium) 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.
Oregon Grape is an evergreen shrub native to North America, found along the Pacific coast. In spring, the bright golden-yellow flowers appear in clusters above the leaves. These flowers eventually give way to edible blue berries in late summer. While not a true grape, the berries appear grape-like due to their colouring and clustered growth. They can be eaten fresh, but the sour taste and high amounts of natural pectin make them well suited for preserves. RED CURRANT QUICK FACTSOREGON GRAPE QUICK FACTS
Fall colour:
bright red to deep burgundy
Berries:
blue to purple, large
Flowers:
yellow
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
low
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