Ribes aureum
Golden Currant
Description
This small shrub grows to 3'-5' tall and 3'-5' wide; it has large, bright green leaves with clusters of small, yellow flowers followed by berries that turn from orange to black-purple. Birds love the berries.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black, Orange
Fruit Season
Spring, Summer
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Roadside
Special Uses
Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.