Ribes petiolare Wetern blackcurrant (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes petiolare
Wetern blackcurrant
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes petiolare plant species is found in N. Europe, N. Asia to Western N. America. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wetern blackcurrant. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. hudsonianum petiolare. (Dougl.)Jancz. R. dikuscha. Fisch.

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Latin Name:  Ribes petiolare
Common Name:  Wetern blackcurrant
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Fisch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  River islands, river alluvium and stony banks, riverain deciduous forest strips and edges in N. Asia[74]. Moist places, 900 - 1500 metres from California to Washington and Montana[60].

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 could be useful in breeding programmes for blackcurrants[74]. 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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