Melinda Myers

Alpine Currant

Botanical Name

Ribes alpinum

Hardiness

Zones 2 to 7

Height

3 to 6 feet

Width

3 to 6 feet or wider

Flowers

April: greenish-yellow, not of ornamental value; dioescious, mostly male clones used in the landscape

Fruit

Scarlet berry, not edible

Fall Color

Poor yellow

Light

Full sun to shade

Soil

Adaptable

Planting & Care

• Easily transplanted from container
• Can be rejuvenated with heavy pruning, prune anytime
• Salt tolerant

Problems

Anthracnose, cane blight, leaf spot, rust, aphids, scale

Varieties

• Green Mound - dense, low growing 2-3' tall, less foliar disease problems
• Spreg - glossy, rich green leaves, 3-5' tall, less foliar disease problems