Ribes aureum Golden currant (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes aureum
Golden currant
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes aureum plant species is found in Western N. America - Saskatchewan to Washington, south to California. Naturalized in C. Europe. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Golden currant. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. tenuiflorum.

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Latin Name:  Ribes aureum
Common Name:  Golden currant
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Pursh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.4   Mature Width:

Habitat:  By streams, in ravines and on mountain slopes[60, 62].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality[11]. Succeeds in full sun but is also quite tolerant of shade though not fruiting so well in such a position[11]. Grows well on exposed dry sites[85]. Very tolerant of being transplanted[85]. Plants can spread by means of underground rhizomes, especially when growing in moist conditions[164]. Hardy to about -20°c[200]. The fruit can be red, black, yellow, golden or reddish-brown[164]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is closely allied to R. odoratum[11]. Plants can harbour a stage of white pine blister rust, so should not be grown in the vicinity of pine trees[155]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200]. Sometimes cultivated for its edible fruit, there are some named varieties[183].

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