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California Native Plant

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This small shrub grows to 3'-5' tall and 3'-5' wide; it has large, bright green leaves with clusters of small, yellow flowers followed by berries that turn from orange to black-purple. Birds love the berries.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black, Orange

Fruit Season

Spring, Summer

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.