Ribes rubrum 'Red Lake' (Red Lake Currant)
Botanical Information
Family | Grossulariaceae |
Genus | Ribes |
Species | rubrum |
Cultivar | 'Red Lake' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The fruit may be eaten fresh or made into jams and jellies. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 3 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 1.5 m |
Spread | 1.5 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Fruiting as well as ornamental, may be used as hedges or in containers. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Fruit Description | Self fertile, producing medium sized, tart, light red berries on 2-3 year old wood. |