Ribes laurifolium
laurel-leaved currant
- Shrub
- 60-80 cm high
- Green-toned flowers
- Evergreen
- Hardy to approx. -15°C
An unusual berry with evergreen leaves and beautiful, green yellow and fragrant flower clusters in early spring. The black berries are edible.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 60 - 80 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | February - April |
| Flower colour | Cream, Creamy yellow, Yellowish green |
| Growth habit | Wide |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Ribes laurifolium |
|---|---|
| Genus | Ribes |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Common names | EN: laurel-leaved currant |
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