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Blackcurrant vs Silverberry (Wolf Willow)Ribes nigrum Elaeagnus commutata NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2020) 
Blackcurrant is a medium-sized shrub producing delicious, deep purple to black sweet berries suitable for jams, jellies, syrups and cordial.
Silverberry (also known as Wolf Willow) is a common native North American shrub. This beautiful ornamental plant has characteristic silver leaves and fragrant yellow flowers. BLACKCURRANT QUICK FACTSSILVERBERRY (WOLF WILLOW) QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
1a
Height:
1.8 m (6 ft)
Height:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
dry, normal
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Berries:
dark purple to black berries
Berries:
silver drupes (edible)
Flowers:
yellow flowers in spring
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
short
Life span:
30 years
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Other Names:
european black currant
Other Names:
american silverberry, silver berry, wolf willow
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |