Blackcurrant vs Round Leaf Hawthorn - TreeTime.ca

Blackcurrant vs Round Leaf Hawthorn

Crataegus rotundifolia (Crataegus cyclophylla)

Ribes nigrum

Round Leaf Hawthorn
Blackcurrant

Getting its name from rounded, toothed leaves, the Round Leaf Hawthorn is a winter hardy shrub that grows small, red, berry-like fruits.

Commonly used for landscaping, this shrub can also be found along stream banks and in wooded areas. Caution is advised when handling the Round Leaf Hawthorn, as it can have sharp thorns approximately 1" long.

Blackcurrant is a medium-sized shrub producing delicious, deep purple to black sweet berries suitable for jams, jellies, syrups and cordial.

Our Blackcurrant is grown from seed from the "Ben" series of Blackcurrant cultivars, developed by the Mylnefield Research Station in Scotland with a focus on cold hardiness and heavy commercial fruit production. Our seedlings will be slightly different due to hereditary differences but will be very similar to this series.

Round Leaf Hawthorn Quick Facts

Blackcurrant Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: dark purple to black berries
Flowers: showy white
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: european black currant