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Original photos of this plant from Oak Summit Nursery.
alpine currant, cool parking lot find.. for someone with a Ribes collection it's cool to see the mature bushes. it's a european species, these ones are about as large as they get. the leaves are distinct with the tight lobes, and it's dioecious so rare to find any fruit in cultivation where most are male.
Read this Field Note
alpine currant from semi-hardwood cuttings at about three weeks. the fruit are cool range of red and yellow color similar to clove currant, and taste good. #propagation
Read this Field NoteOak Summit Nursery
Alpine Currant is a hardy deciduous shrub native to Central and Northern Europe. It typically grows to 3-6 feet in height with a similar spread, forming a dense, rounded shape. The bright green, lobed leaves turn a vibrant yellow in fall, providing seasonal interest. While the plant produces inconspicuous yellowish-green flowers in spring, it is primarily grown for its attractive foliage. Small, inedible red berries may appear in summer, but these are not a primary feature. Alpine Currant thrives in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay, and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and makes an excellent hedge or foundation planting in Canadian landscapes due to its hardiness and low maintenance requirements.
Hardiness Zone: 3
Stratification Required: 3 months
Seed source: Holland
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