Ribes viburnifolium
Catalina Perfume, Evergreen Currant
Description
The evergreen currant is a fragrant evergreen shrub that grows 3'-6' tall and 6'-10' wide. It has red stems and small rose-colored flowers with red berries between February and April. This shrub tolerates moist conditions and needs partial shade inland. The evergreen currant is native to CA and is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.