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Ribes viburnifolium

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Evergreen Currant

 
California Native Plant
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Description

The Evergreen Currant is a fragrant evergreen shrub that grows 3'-6' tall and 6'-10' wide. It has red stems and small rose-colored flowers with red berries between February and April. This shrub tolerates moist conditions and needs partial shadeinland. The Evergreen Currant is native to California and is drought tolerant.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-2

 

Flower Color

Pink, Anycolor

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Darkgreen

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Water Saving Tip:

To reduce soil moisture loss, apply 3-to-4 inches of organic mulch around plants - - but away from the trunk.