Golden Currant
Ribes aureum · Grossulariaceae
| Type | shrub (shrub layer) |
|---|---|
| Mature size | 6 ft tall × 5 ft wide |
| Sun | FS (full sun) |
| Water | L, M (low to moderate) |
| Deer resistance | high |
| Drought tolerance | high |
| Hardiness | 3-7 |
| Maintenance | low |
| Edible | yes |
| Nitrogen fixing | no |
| Bloom | Apr, May |
| Harvest | Jun, Jul |
| Expected yield | 6 lb/yr |
| Source | CPI 2026 spring list; TreeYo |
Planning price
$16.00 per plant estimated
cpi · Currant - Golden
Golden currant is a good shade-tolerant understory fruit.
Design notes
Fragrant yellow flowers, drought tolerant, good near the drier front of the site.
Historic uses
Western North American native; berries eaten raw and dried, used in poultices for sore throats.
Scoring
| Ornamental | 6/10 |
|---|---|
| Disease resistance | 8/10 |
| Sweetness of harvest | 7/10 |
| Complexity of care | 7/10 |
| Medicinal value | 5/10 |
Shared plant library
These records are stored once at /home/chris/.gardenway/plant-library.json and
reused by every design and project on this machine, so the same species does not have
to be researched again.