Ribes americanum American blackcurrant (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes americanum
American blackcurrant
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes americanum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Saskatchewan to New Brunswick, south to Maryland and West Virginia. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American blackcurrant. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. floridum.

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Latin Name:  Ribes americanum
Common Name:  American blackcurrant
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Mill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rich thickets and slopes[43].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality[11, 200]. Quite tolerant of shade though not fruiting so well in such a position[11]. Hardy to about -20°c[200]. Plants can harbour a stage of 'white pine blister rust', so they should not be grown in the vicinity of pine trees[155].Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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