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Golden Currant vs Mock OrangeRibes aureum Philadelphus coronarius 
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.
Mock Orange's white flowers look and smell like those of the orange, with a hint of jasmine in the scent. It is an excellent ornamental shrub. People love the contrast between its flowers and dark green leaves. GOLDEN CURRANT QUICK FACTSMOCK ORANGE QUICK FACTS
Lowest Price:
$7.99
Lowest Price:
$9.99
Zone:
4a
Zone:
4a
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Height:
3 m (11 ft)
Spread:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread:
3 m (11 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
any
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:
clusters of long tubular yellow flowers
Flowers:
fragrant large white flowers bloom in may and early june
Bark:
dark brown, shreds with age
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
short
Life span:
medium
Suckering:
medium
Other Names:
buffalo currant, clove currant, fragrant golden currant, golden flowering currant, spicebush
Other Names:
english dogwood
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |