Shrubs ~ Ribes malvaceum, Chaparral Currant ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
Shrubs ~ Ribes malvaceum, Chaparral Currant ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
Shrubs ~ Ribes malvaceum, Chaparral Currant ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
Shrubs ~ Ribes malvaceum, Chaparral Currant ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery

Ribes malvaceum, Chaparral Currant, No shipping DE, MA, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, OH, RI, VA, WV

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Upright and deciduous, Chaparral Currant loves the sun if planted near the coast, or part shade if planted inland.  In either case, provide well-draining soil. The foliage is pungently fragrant, and when it has fallen, the peeling bark is attractive. Pretty pink dangling flower clusters appear in very early spring. Its blue-black berries are a bird's late-season snack. During times of summer drought stress, R. malvaceum can drop its leaves—don't worry, this is a normal survival technique. To lessen this effect, mulch the soil well and make sure it gets deep watering in the spring.

Mature size: 6 ft T x 5 ft W

Minimum temperature: 0° F

 

Restricted DE, MA, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, OH, RI, VA, WV


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