Ribes triste American red currant (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes triste
American red currant
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes triste plant species is found in N. Europe to Northern N. America - Newfoundland to Alaska, south to New Jersey, Michigan and Oregon. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American red currant.

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Latin Name:  Ribes triste
Common Name:  American red currant
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Pall.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Bogs and cool wet woods[11, 43].

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. rubrum[11]. 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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