Species: Ribes alpinum

(rye'beez al-pye'num)

Alpine Currant

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Aureum', 'Compacta', 'Europa', 'Green Jeans', 'Green Mound', 'Nana', 'Pumila'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet

Height: 3' - 6' (spread 3' - 8')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: round

Ornamental Other: full sun or partial shade

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 3b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: dark green finely textured foliage appears very early in the season; small scarlet berries appear in June and July and are liked by birds; flower not distinctive; use in hedge or massing

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

mite infestations a potential problem in dry summers; cannot legally be planted in white pine habitat areas because shrub is alternate host to white pine blister rust