Redcurrant
Ribes rubrum
EdibleZones 3–8shrub
The redcurrant or red currant is a member of the genus Ribes in the family Grossulariaceae. It is native to western Europe. The species is widely cultivated and has escaped into the wild in many regions.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 1.5 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 3–8
- Layers
- shrub
Functional roles
foodfruit
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
cuttingeasy
When: Hardwood cuttings autumn
One of the few fruits that crops well in shade.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.