Spooners Mesa Evergreen Currant
Ribes viburnifolium 'Spooners Mesa'
Summary
Having previously evaluated the species in our trials, we were curious to see what differences this cultivar might display. The straight species tends to send out long new stems with leaves scattered somewhat far apart, so the most notable difference of ‘Spooner’s Mesa’ was the shorter internodes, making the average size somewhat smaller, and the overall appearance more dense, uniform, and appealing. The pleasantly herbal fragrance the foliage emits when brushed up against also seemed more pronounced. There were no significant differences in growth between treatments. Quality ratings were unaffected by irrigation level and were consistently very good throughout the summer (Table 16), making this a great candidate for the low-water shade garden. As with the straight species, this cultivar did not flower during the two years of the trial.
Basic Info
| Submitted by: | San Marcos Growers |
| Trial Exposure: | 50% Shade |
| Year evaluated: | 2015 |
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Height & Width
(after 2 years):
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28" x 70" - 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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4.2 - UC Davis
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Flowering Months
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N/A - UC Davis |
Growth and Quality Data
