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Golden Currant (Ribes aureum) is an attractive shrub with a long season of interest. Bright green, maple-like leaves appear in the spring, followed by clove-scented yellow flowers. These are followed by drooping clusters of edible currants, which can be eaten from the shrub or used in pies, jams, jellies, etc. The leaves will turn yellow, red, or orange in the fall. This shrub is an excellent choice for garden beds and borders, informal hedges and screens, woodland gardens, or natural or wildlife gardens. Although Golden Currant can handle partial shade (and will require less water there), the best fruit production will occur in full sun. Avoid pruning until after the flowers have bloomed, as the flowers bloom on the previous year's growth. It is tolerant of urban pollution. 

Expected 2025 Availability- May or Early June

Golden Currant

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  • Irrigation Requirement: Moderate (1/2" every 10-14 days)

    Mature Size: 4 - 6' tall and wide 

    Spacing: 6 - 8' apart 

    Bloom Colors: Yellow

    Bloom Season: April - May 

    Hardiness Zone: 2 - 7

    Light Requirement: Full Sun or Partial Shade

    Deer Resistant: Yes

    Salt Tolerant: Unknown

    Soils: Grows well in any soil that is well-drained, including sand, loam, or clay soils. Prefers rich, fertile soils. 

  • Golden Current is a nectar source for bees and other pollinators, and provides berries, nesting sites, and habitat for birds and small animals. 

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