Ribes americanum (American Blackcurrant, Wild Blackcurrant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Grossulariaceae |
| Genus | Ribes |
| Species | americanum |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 - 4 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0a - 5a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -43 - (-29) |
| Temperature (°F) | -45 - (-20) |
| Height | 2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | Joany’s Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Outer layer of bark often peels off to expose inner yellowish red layer. |
| Fruit Description | Black berries, without glands or bristles, 6-10 mm across, in drooping clusters, edible. |
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