Overview:
Categories: Deciduous, Fall Color, Fruit, Proven Performer, Wildlife Value, Windbreak
Golden Currant
Native, medium shrub with bright yellow flowers in spring, red, yellow or black berries in fall with maroon foliage.
Fairly tolerant of drought and alkali soils, Golden Currant has performed well in the Double El District area and has been a proven performer for windbreaks, or short dense barriers in our area.
Provides cover and food for wildlife, with shade tolerance and sucker sprouting habit which makes it a good first row (winward) species for windbreaks.
Edible fruit great for making jelly.
Features:
Scientfic Name: Ribes aureumNative: Yes
Growth Habit: Dense
Growth Rate: Rapid
Max. Height (ft): 7
Max Width/Spread (ft): 3
Life Span: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: Good
Drought Resistance: Good
Elevation Range: 8000
Soil Conditions: alkali
Wildlife Value: Good
Wildlife Notes: Food and browse value; nessting cover
Seasonal Color: fall red- orange
Possible Insect Issues: imported currant worm, oyster shell scale
Possible Disease Issues: blister rust
Miscellany: Edible Fruit
Ordering Information:
Our annual tree program is now closed to orders. It will re-open for orders in Winter of 2024-25.
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*Trees purchased through our programs cannot be resold, are intended for conservation efforts, and not for ornamental-only landscaping projects. We do not ship orders at this time. Other conditions may apply, dependent upon the program products you choose to purchase. For full details, visit our Tree Program, Shipping, Payment & Returns and Terms & Conditions pages for more information.
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