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Ribes aureum (Golden Currant, Buffalo Currant)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 24452

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Rosales Family: Grossulariaceae Genus: Ribes Species: Ribes aureum

Common Names add Buffalo currant edit | delete Golden currant edit | delete Plant Types edit Deciduous Fruit Perennial Shrub   Zones / Hardiness edit 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)   Flowering Start edit March   Flowering End edit May   Leaf Colour edit Green - Light   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Centre Piece Woodland Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Well-drained Poor Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Yellow/Gold   Wildlife Value edit Bees Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds) Bird - shelter (nesting/thorns) Butterflies (nectar source) Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food) Hummingbirds   Propagation Techniques edit   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Birds love the fruits too edit | delete Fruits can be used for pies or jam edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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