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Ribes malvaceum

Chaparral Currant

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

This deciduous shrub drops leaves early and has pink flowers that bloom in winter.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Purple

Fruit Season

Winter, Spring

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.

You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.