Botanical Name: Common Names:
Ribes rubrum Red Currant, Redcurrant,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Shrubs Shrub Like
Description:
Medium sized deciduous shrub with large green maple-like leaves and small flowers in spring. Bunches of edible, shiny red berries known as Redcurrants then follow in summer. On average a mature shrub can produce approximately 4.5kg of fruit a season. Redcurrants are ideal for making jams, syrups or for juicing.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Sandy, Well Drained