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Common Caragana vs Golden Currant
Ribes aureum
Caragana arborescens
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN
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.
This plant is also a very popular rootstock to graft popular red and white currant varieties to. The resulting plants are taller, more productive, and easier to harvest.
Common Caragana is a fast growing shrub that's known for its exceptional hardiness and drought tolerance. Although it's most commonly planted in shelterbelts, Common Caragana is also an excellent hedge or feature shrub.
Note: in warmer areas, this species can be difficult to contain once planted. Use the right plant in the right place.
Golden Currant Quick Facts
Common Caragana Quick Facts
In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)