Ribes Nero (Black Currant)
A hardy and productive shrub valued for its small, dark berries that are rich in antioxidants and have a strong, tart flavor, ideal for jams, juices, and desserts.
Latin Name: Ribes Nigrum
English Name: Black Currant
Species: Ribes Nigrum
Genus: Ribes
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage: Green, lobed leaves with a distinct aromatic scent, turning yellow in autumn
Flower: Small, greenish-yellow flowers in hanging clusters
Flowering Period: Mid to late spring (April–May)
Suggested Location: Full sun to partial shade; suitable for gardens, hedges, and containers
Suggested Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, fertile loamy or sandy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5–7.0)
Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full sunlight for best fruit production, but tolerates partial shade
Suggested Exposure to Weather: Cold-hardy; tolerates frost but sensitive to late spring frosts
Hardiness Rating: H3-H7
Lowest Temperature Tolerance: Around -30°C (-22°F) when dormant
Growth Habit: Compact, bushy shrub with arching branches
Pests: Aphids, currant sawfly, spider mites
Diseases: Powdery mildew, leaf spot, rust, reversion virus
Pruning: Prune in winter to remove old wood and encourage new, productive growth
Final Height: 1 m – 1.8 m (3.2 ft – 5.9 ft)
Final Sideways Spread: 1 m – 1.5 m (3.2 ft – 4.9 ft)
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