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Red Currant vs SpicebushRibes rubrum Lindera benzoin 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.
The Spicebush is an unique ornamental shrub that blooms with vibrant yellow flowers and bright green foliage. The foliage goes from green to yellow in the autumn, adding fall interest to your garden.The plant is dioecious, meaning that you will need male and female plants in order to harvest it’s red berries. Berries are only produced on female plants. The berries themselves aren’t that sweet, and are mostly enjoyed by birds and other wildlife. RED CURRANT QUICK FACTSSPICEBUSH QUICK FACTS
Berries:
red
Flowers:
greenish yellow
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
slow
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
low
Other Names:
benjamin bush, common spicebush, northern spicebush, wild allspice
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