laurel-leaved currant
Ribes laurifolium
An unusual berry with evergreen leaves and beautiful, green yellow and fragrant flower clusters in early spring. The black berries are edible.
60-80 cm 2-4 creamy yellow yellowish green cream full sun ⋄ sunny ⋄ morning sun ⋄ evening sun ⋄ open shade ⋄
where to plant Ribes laurifolium
- height: 60-80 cm
- flowering: February - April
- color: creamy yellow yellowish green cream
- leaf color: green
- habit: wide
- growth: medium
- level: easy
- light: full sun sunny morning sun evening sun open shade
- soil: dry average moist
- soil texture: pervious light normal
- humus: low / normal normal normal / lot
- winter zone: 7 [-15°C]
- density: 1 - 2
Ribes laurifolium in the garden
- Suggested planting locations and garden types: pot small garden planters border along path
botanical information about Ribes laurifolium
- Botanical name: Ribes laurifolium
- Species: Ribes
- family: Saxifragaceae
- Other names: laurel-leaved currant