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. |