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Blackcurrant vs Golden CurrantRibes nigrum Ribes aureum SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
Blackcurrant is a medium-sized shrub producing delicious, deep purple to black sweet berries suitable for jams, jellies, syrups and cordial.
Golden Currant produces berries for jams, jellies, sauces and even pemmican. This currant bush is very dense, allowing for use as a hedge, windbreak, or wildlife habitat. BLACKCURRANT QUICK FACTSGOLDEN CURRANT QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
4a
Height:
1.8 m (6 ft)
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
normal
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fall colour:
reddish purple
Berries:
dark purple to black berries
Berries:
glossy black berries used to make jams, jellies and pies
Flowers:
clusters of long tubular yellow flowers
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
short
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Other Names:
european black currant
Other Names:
buffalo currant, clove currant, fragrant golden currant, golden flowering currant, spicebush
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |