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Ribes laurifolium Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Ribes laurifolium plant species is found in E. Asia - W. China. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Ribes laurifolium Family: Grossulariaceae Author: Jancz. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1 Mature Width: 1.5 Habitat: Rocks in W. Sichuan at around 2300 metres[184].
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 -15°c[184] if given shelter from cold drying winds[200]. Plants are of slow to moderate growth[202]. They can be slow to establish, often taking a year or two to settle down when planted out[202].
The flowers emit a soft sweet perfume[245].
Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if fruit and seed is required[182].
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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