Ribes himalayense (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes himalayense
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes himalayense plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas to China. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. emodense. Rehd.

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Latin Name:  Ribes himalayense
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Royle. ex Decne.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Forests and shrubberies in drier areas, 2400 - 3300 metres from Pakistan to S.W. China[51].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality[11, 200]. Plants are quite tolerant of shade though do not fruit so well in such a position[11]. Hardy to about -20°c[200]. This species is closely related to R. petraeum[200]. 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].

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