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Ribes alpinum


Alpine Currant




            Mike's Opinion

this is Mike

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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
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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