Californian blackcurrant
Also known as: stink currant
A deciduous thornless shrub to around 3m high, with palmate, deeply lobed green leaves that have a somewhat unpleasant aroma when crushed. In late spring, produces slender clusters of greenish-yellow flowers to 30cm long, followed by small, round black fruits with a whitish bloom
Scientific classification
- Species
- Californian blackcurrant (Ribes bracteosum)
- Genus
- Ribes
- Family
- Grossulariaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Californian blackcurrant pictures
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Distribution of Californian blackcurrant
Distribution map
Western Northern America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Californian blackcurrant
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Californian blackcurrant care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by hardwood cuttings in winter
Growing
GrowingThrives in cooler climates and moist soil; suitable for stream banks, moist woodland and bog gardens
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, honey fungus and coral spot
Pests
May be susceptible to gall mites, gall midge and aphids
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