Alpine Currant

Alpine Currant

Ribes alpinum

This fruiting shrub that produces edible fruit in the home orchard or kitchen garden.

  • Fruit is produced reliably in Ontario's climate; well suited to home orchard and kitchen garden use.
  • Flowers in spring provide pollinator value before the fruit develops through summer.
  • Plant in full sun with well-drained soil.
  • Best in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Moisture
Dry, Moist, Well-drained
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
2 – 2
Mature Height (meters)
125.0 – 150.0
Mature Spread (meters)
150.0 – 175.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Green
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Upright
Attracts Birds
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Alpine currant grows best in a fertile soil, in full sun to full shade. They tolerate various soil types and adverse urban conditions. Prune any time of the year.

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