Wild American Black Currant Seeds

Wild American Black Currant (Ribes americanum) is a native berry shrub with fruit that ripens around Oak Summit Nursery in early August. Its flavour is distinct from cultivated black currants, and the berries also feed birds and small mammals.

This seed was collected locally in Manitoba. The shrubs have lobed leaves and yellow green spring flowers and often grow near wetlands, streams, and woodland edges.

Cold Hardiness Zone: 2
Seed Source: Manitoba
Stratification Required: 2 to 3 months cold
Mature Size: 4 to 5 ft