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Ribes alpinum
Alpine Currant
Mike's
Opinion
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A dwarf currant suitable for informal and formal hedges.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Grossulariaceae |
| Genus |
| Ribes |
| Species |
| alpinum |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 2 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 3 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Height |
| 1.5 m |
| Spread |
| 2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| May be used as a mass planting or formal or informal hedge since the plant responds well to clipping. |
| Cultivation |
| Drought tolerant once established, but prefers moist but well drained soil. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| Powdery mildew may be of minor concern. |
| Leaf Description |
| Glossy green, lobed (maple-like) leaves, to 2 cm across, turning yellow in the autumn. |
| Flower Description |
| Small, insignificant, yellow-green blooms in early spring. |
| Fruit Description |
| Very small, red, slightly sour tasting fruit. |
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