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Alpine Current

Ribes Alpinum

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Overview

Alpine Currant (Ribes alpinum) is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub, perfect for mass plantings or hedges. Mature at 3 to 6 feet tall and wide, with a compact form, it thrives in USDA zones 2-7. Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun to part shade. Leaves emerge glossy green, while insignificant yellow-green flowers bloom in spring. This dioecious plant may produce red berries if both sexes are present.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 2–7Climate Mediterranean
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — Alpine Currant (Ribes alpinum) is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub, perfect for mass plantings or hedges

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–7

Shape & size

Mature height
3–6 Ft.
Mature width
3–6 Ft.

Classification

Family
Grossulariaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — With its neat appearance and durability
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — usually performed in the late winter to early spring
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — As an added advantage for clients
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — easy-care option for a polished and professional garden design
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — the Alpine Currant serves as an ideal
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — shrub with green and yellow blooms
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — green and yellow flowers in the garden
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — Alpine Currant (Ribes alpinum) is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub, perfect for mass plantings or hedges; leaves emerge glossy
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — shrub for full or half or shade
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — Mature at 3 to 6 feet tall and wide, with a compact form, it thrives in USDA zones 2-7; densely branched habit.<br><br>The
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun to part shade; they do contribute a subtle charm to the spring
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — Leaves emerge glossy green, while insignificant yellow-green flowers bloom in spring; as an added advantage for clients
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — deciduous shrub prized for its adaptability and compact form; a unique feature of this shrub is its dioecious nature
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — This dioecious plant may produce red berries if both sexes are present; shrub for full or half or shade
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — Alpine Currant (Ribes alpinum) is a resilient; deciduous shrub prized for its adaptability and compact form
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — densely branched habit.<br><br>The leaves of the Alpine Currant are a vibrant green with a glossy finish; this species
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — showcasing a clean and uniform appearance; with the males displaying yellow-green shades in April to May
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — making it an excellent choice for landscape designs that require structured hedging or foundational plantings; this hardy
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — Native to the mountainous regions of Europe; the Alpine Currant serves as an ideal
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — this species typically reaches a height and spread of about 3 to 6 feet; adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun to
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — While blooms are relatively inconspicuous; each leaf is about 1 to 2 inches long, with three lobes and a finely toothed margin
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — meaning male and female flowers appear on separate plants; alpine Currant (Ribes alpinum) is a resilient
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — A unique feature of this shrub is its dioecious nature; shrub with green and yellow blooms
Alpine Current (Ribes Alpinum) — Each leaf is about 1 to 2 inches long, with three lobes and a finely toothed margin; usually performed in the late winter to

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