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Red Osier Dogwood vs Ben Sarek Black Currant
Cornus sericea
Ribes nigrum Ben Sarek
COMING SOON
(new stock expected: fall of 2025)
COMING SOON
(new stock expected: fall of 2025)
Red Osier Dogwood is a small deciduous shrub that features deep red stems and twigs year-round, with creamy white flowers in the spring. This shrub will add a nice pop of color to your yard.
Red Osier Dogwood is an excellent soil stabilizer. It is fast growing and becomes drought tolerant once well established.
Ben Sarek Black Currant is a compact, high-yielding Black Currant cultivar, making it ideal for smaller gardens and easy berry picking. The large clusters of flavourful, sweet-tart berries ripen in mid-summer and are perfect for fresh eating, preserves, baked goods, and liqueurs. Plants may start producing some berries after two years, reaching full production in about four to five.
Developed by the Scottish Crop Research Institute, Ben Sarek Black Currant is resistant to powdery mildew and moderately resistant to white pine blister rust. It is self-fertile, meaning it does not require cross-pollination from another variety to produce fruit.
Red Osier Dogwood Quick Facts
Ben Sarek Black Currant Quick Facts
In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)