Plant Description
Ribes aureum
Golden Currant is a lovely shrub that’s native east of the Cascade Mountains, but can do quite well over here too! It produces bright yellow flowers, hence the name, which mature into berries that start out yellow and mature into a bluish-black color.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height at 20 yrs | 9 ft |
| Mature Height | 9 ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Life Span | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Low to Moderate |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Deer Browse | Yes |
| Wildlife Value | Valuable for pollinators, hummingbirds, deer, and other fruit-eating animals |
| Timber Value | None |
| Resprout Ability | Potential to resprout after wildfire or cutting |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 5-8 |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | April-June |
| Habitat | Open woodlands or woodland edges |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Grossulariaceae |
| Genus | Ribes |
| Species | R. aureum |
