Ribes aureum |
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Golden Currant |
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.
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-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
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