Alpine Currant
Ribes alpinum
Ribes alpinum
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from the Bushes and Shrubs family.
The Alpine Currant, Ribes alpinum, is a very hardy hedge plant that can be kept trimmed to any desired height from 18 inches to 4 feet. The abundant green, glossy foliage forms a dense hedge. Grows well in sun or shade and is rarely bothered by insects or plant diseases.
The Alpine Currant can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50° Fahrenheit. It does well in dry soils. Alpine currant is drought tolerant
Alpine Currant Details:
plant facts
Mature Height |
3 - 5 feet |
Mature Spread |
5 - 6 feet |
Soil Type |
Widely Adaptable |
Foliage |
Dense, Glossy Green |
Mature Form |
Round |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Sun Exposure |
Full Sun - Partial Sun |
Flower Color |
Yellowish, Green |
Grows in zones 2-7
Keywords - Bushes and Shrubs, Hedges, Winter Interest Shrubs
