Evergreen Currant
Ribes viburnifolium
Summary
Evergreen currant is a California native with a wide-spreading, low-mounding habit that can be used as a low shrub or tall groundcover. Although it was slow to put on new growth the first year, it grew quickly in its second year to an average of 8.5’ wide. There were no differences in growth indexes or quality ratings between treatments, making it another versatile plant for shade where a large shrub is needed.
In conjunction with the trials, evergreen currant was also grown in several UCCE Master Gardener demonstration gardens throughout California. Although the MG quality ratings overall are fairly high, the comments indicated that a few found it uninteresting, while others felt it was too sprawling for all but the most informal woodland gardens. The best performance overall was found in gardens with fairly well-drained soil and weekly summer water.
Basic Info
| Submitted by: | UC Davis Arboretum |
| Trial Exposure: | 50% Shade |
| Year evaluated: | 2011 |
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Height & Width
(after 2 years):
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39" x 8.5' - UC Davis
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Reported Height & Width
(at maturity):
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3-4' x 4-6' |
| WUCOLS plant type: | Gc S N A |
| Water Needs & WUCOLS Region: |
Low - Region 2
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Mean Overall
Appearance rating:
(1-5 Scale, 5 is highest)
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4.9 - UC Davis
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Flowering Months
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N/A - UC Davis
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