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Blackcurrant vs Red ElderberryRibes nigrum Sambucus racemosa SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2019) SOLD OUT (we don't know if or when this product will be restocked) 
Blackcurrant is a medium-sized shrub producing delicious, deep purple to black sweet berries suitable for jams, jellies, syrups and cordial.
Red Elderberry is an attractive, medium-sized deciduous shrub. BLACKCURRANT QUICK FACTSRED ELDERBERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
2a
Height:
1.8 m (6 ft)
Height:
4 m (13 ft)
Spread:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
normal
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Berries:
dark purple to black berries
Berries:
bright red berry like drupes
Flowers:
white panicle flowers
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
short
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
none
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Toxicity: toxic to humans
Other Names:
european black currant
Other Names:
red elder
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |