Red currants are a small tart fruit best harvested in June. They prefer well-drained soils as well as cool summer climates.
Latin Name
Ribes rubrum
Family
Grossulariaceae
Type of Plant
Fruits
Shrubs
Bloom Season
April - May
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 9'
Max Spread: 5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Shade
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Birds
Colors
Native Range
Europe, Northern Asia
History
In 1794 his secretary, Tobias Lear, sent Washington several currant bushes.
Other Details
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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