shrub

Ribes alpinum | Alpine Currant

Alpine Currant is a well-behaved, rounded, compact shrub with dense, twiggy growth. Midspring flowers are not terribly showy, and are followed by red fruit. Grows in almost any soil. Canopy coverage: 20 square feet.

Water Requirement: low

Sun Exposure: partial shade, full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to -40F

Growth Rate: moderate

Height: 4 feet high

Width: 5 feet wide

Deciduous

Foliage Color: dark green

Flower Color: yellow, green

Flower Season: spring

Wildlife: birds