Oak Summit Nursery
Skunk Currant
Skunk Currant
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Skunk Currant (Ribes glandulosum) is a native low spreading shrub with spiky fruit and a subtle musky scent. It supports wildlife and native pollinators and adds unusual texture to woodland and native plantings.
The species grows naturally in moist partial shade and is resistant to many currant leaf diseases in northern climates.
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Growing details
- Hardiness
- Zone 2Oak Summit nursery rating
- Site and soil
- The species grows naturally in moist partial shade and is resistant to many currant leaf diseases in northern climatesFrom the existing reviewed product description
- Mature size
- 0.5 m tall; 2 m spreadReference size; pruning and site can affect growth
- Fruit
- A low, spreading currant with glandular, bristly fruit and foliage that can have a strong odour. It is not the same species as garden blackcurrant.Species reference; local conditions can vary
Bloom
May–June in the Minnesota species reference; Manitoba timing varies with the season.
Species reference; local conditions can vary
Cold hardinessZone 2 · Canadian maps for this plant
Zone 2 and warmer
The map shows minimum winter hardiness. Soil, moisture and summer warmth also affect how a plant grows.
About these maps
Climate: Natural Resources Canada, 1991–2020. Provincial distribution: VASCAN via retained botanical research. Province outlines: Natural Earth, public domain.
Open Government Licence – Canada