Ribes aureum
Golden Currant
Deciduous, Shrubs, Decorative fruit or berries, Flowers
RIBESThose without spines are called currants; those with spines are known as gooseberries. The following species are grown ornamentally. Members of this genus are alternate hosts to white pine blister rust and are still banned in a few areas where white pines grow.
Ribes aureumNativeto inland regions of the West.Erect growth to 3–6 ft. tall andwide. Light green leaves withlobed, toothed edges. Small,bright yellow spring flowers,usually with a spicy fragrance,in 1–2 1/2-in.-long clusters. Summerberries turn from yellowto red to black. Moderate toregular water. Rust-resistant‘Crandall’ (R. odoratum ‘Crandall’)has large, shiny black fruitwith the rich, sweet-tart flavorof R. nigrum. R. a. gracillimum,the more tender Californiaform (Zones 6–10, 14–24), hasunscented blooms that age toreddish orange.
Betula pendula 'Laciniata' (‘Dalecarlica’)
Graceful, open tree with stronglyweeping branches, deeply cutleaves. Sunburns in hot, dryweather.
Ribes aureum
Nativeto inland regions of the West.Erect growth to 3–6 ft. tall andwide. Light green leaves withlobed...
Salix alba
From Europe and NorthAfrica. Upright to 75–100 ft.tall, 50–100 ft. wide. Yellowishbrown bark. Narrow, ...
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