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Russian Almond vs Golden CurrantPrunus tenella Ribes aureum SOLD OUT COMING SOON 
Russian Almond is a low maintenance, short, slightly suckering shrub. It is covered with attractive, bright pink flowers in early spring before its foliage emerges.
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. RUSSIAN ALMOND QUICK FACTSGOLDEN CURRANT QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
4a
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread:
1.2 m (4 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:
glossy black berries used to make jams, jellies and pies
Flowers:
bright pink flowers in spring
Flowers:
clusters of long tubular yellow flowers
Bark:
smooth brick red bark
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
20 years
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
medium
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Other Names:
dwarf russian almond
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 |