Ribes aureum

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California Native Plant
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Description

This small shrub grows to 3'-5' tall and 3'-5' wide; it has large, bright, deciduous green leaves with clusters of small, yellow flowers in spring, followed by berries that turn from orange to black-purple. Birds love the berries. This shrub prefers full to part sun. It tolerates extremes of watering: standing water to drought tolerant.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Black, Orange

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.