Hardy Edibles

Grossulariaceae

evergreen currant

Ribes viburnifolium

evergreen currant

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Survives zone 8 through 9

Blackcurrant bold and earthy (cooked); redcurrant tart; gooseberry dessert vs culinary types differ. Winter protection.

Hardiness
Zone 8 to 9
Habit
Shrub
Edible part
Fruit
Ripens
June–Aug
Mature size
Bush 1–1.5 m; excellent in containers
Light
Partial to shade
Soil pH
6.0–7.0
Environment
Chaparral
Status
Ornamental
Years to fruit
1–2 yrs
Pollination
Self-fertile