Clusters of fragrant, bright yellow flowers in spring followed by sweet and juicy, large orange to burgundy berries. Fruit keeps up to 2 months on the bush. A vigorous, widely adapted shrub, to 9 feet in height. Golden Currant is a native from Nebraska to Washington. Also called 'Clove Currant'.
ZONE: 2-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early season. Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Prefers moist neutral-to-acid soil high in organic matter and appreciates afternoon shade in hotter climates. Will fruit in sun or shade. Reduce grass competition in root zone by applying 2-3" layer of wood chips. Apply aged manure under chips yearly. Plants fruit on 1 & 2-year-old wood, so regular pruning to remove old branches is important.
CHILL HOURS: 800-1000 hours below 45F.
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good. Resistant to mildew, white pine blister rust.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 9' x 3-6'.
RESTRICTIONS: CAN NOT BE SHIPPED TO MA, NC
