Plants at Edible Landscaping
Berries - Currants
| Consort Black Currant - Ribes ussuriense |
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Consort is a productive rust resistant European black currant. It was bred and selected in Canada for immunity to White Pine Blister Rust. A disease that over winters on European black currant varieties from an infected pine, then spreads to other five needle pines. Clusters of medium size fruit mature in June on this small, compact bush 4-5' tall and wide. Consort likes rich sweet soil, but is widely adaptable and can thrive with neglect especially in the northeast US. Europeans love its assertive flavor and aroma and it is a benefit nutritionally for anyone that includes them in their diet, being high in vitamin C and omega fatty acids. Consort will grow and fruit in full shade and usually holds its leaves better in late summer in the shade in the warmer climate zones of its adaptability. It does not have showy flowers like American Black Currants nor is it the grape derived small raisin called currants in the health food stores. But they are cassis, commercially sold in soda, juice, wine, liquor or concentrate. Space @ 5' circle. Zones 4-7.
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| Crandall American Black - Ribes odoretum |
In the spring Crandall is a massive array of yellow trumpet- shaped flowers. A most striking ornamental found in the best gardens in Europe. Swallowtail butterflies flock to the blooms. Also called Clove Currant and Missouri Currant. The unique taste of the shiny black fruit is pleasant. Native, space 5' circle. Zones 4-7.
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| Cherry Red Currant - Ribes sativum |
Cherry Red currant's fruit clusters are short and loose. The berries are very large, bright dark red, acidic and good. Plants are vigorous, upright and productive. Cherry Red resists mildew, a real plus in humid areas. A small bush in the landscape, Cherry Red is good in shade against buildings and with borders including strawberries or low growing herbs or flowers. Mixing with Josta or white and black currants @ 5' apart is fine since they are similar in size and habit. Space @ 5' circle Zones 3-7.
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