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American Black Currant

Ribes americanum

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American Black Currant is a native deciduous shrub known for its clusters of small black berries that ripen in mid-to-late summer. The berries are edible and have long been used for fresh eating, preserves, and baking. They provide food for birds and mammals, and their fragrant spring flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

American Black Currant’s foliage serves as a host plant for butterfly species such as the Green Comma and Gray Comma, and its dense branching offers cover for wildlife. The shrub has traditionally been planted in shelterbelts, riparian buffers, and restoration projects.

American Black Currant Quick Facts

Zone: 2a

Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)

Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)

Light: partial shade, full sun

Moisture: normal, wet

Growth rate: fast

Life span: medium

Growth form: upright to spreading, thicket-forming

Spreading: seeds - medium

Maintenance: medium

Pollution tolerance: medium

Fall colour: gold to red

Flowers: small, yellowish bell-shaped, in clusters

Bloom time: spring to early summer

Berries: black, edible

Flavor: tart, variable

Harvest: mid to late summer

Hybrid: no

Fuzz/fluff: no

Catkins: no

Native to: AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB

Other Names: eastern black currant, wild black currant

Tags: All Items, Berries, Currant, Native North America Plants, NEW, Permaculture, Shrubs, Wildlife Attracting

Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: yes

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