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Bearberry vs Golden CurrantArctostaphylos uva-ursi Ribes aureum SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
Bearberry is a dwarf shrub known for its creamy pink flowers and red edible fruits.
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. BEARBERRY QUICK FACTSGOLDEN CURRANT QUICK FACTS
Zone:
1b
Zone:
4a
Height:
0.1 m (0.3 ft)
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
normal
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fall colour:
reddish purple
Berries:
many small red berry-like drupes
Berries:
glossy black berries used to make jams, jellies and pies
Flowers:
small, purple-white
Flowers:
clusters of long tubular yellow flowers
Growth rate:
slow
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
medium
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Other Names:
kinnikinnick, mealberry, sandberry
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 |