Ribes sanguineum, Red Flowering Currant mexico downy mildew

downy mildew

- Best in well drained acidic soil

Weight: 19 Pounds

A fast growing tree that grows up to 30 feet tall and wide

It is great for erosion control or slope stabilization because this shrub eventually becomes deep rooted

Ribes sanguineum, Red Flowering Currant mexico downy mildewRed Flowering Currant A California native shrub that reaches a height of thirteen feet tall by seven feet wide. The dark bark is brown gray with green leaves. Fragrant pink flowers bloom in the spring through winter. Purple fruit is edible and the birds really enjoy them. Deciduous in winter. It is best to prune after flowering, the plant can be pruned at any time during the year as well. Plant with: Maples (Acer sp.), Alders (Alnus sp.), Giant