Wetern Blackcurrant (Ribes petiolare)

Family: Grossulariaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Ribes petiolare is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is large and abundantly produced. Highly esteemed. The fruit is about 10mm in diameter. Unlike most blackcurrants, it is not aromatic. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is large and abundantly produced.; The fruit is about 10mm in diameter.; Unlike most blackcurrants, it is not aromatic.

Habitat & North American Range

River islands, river alluvium and stony banks, riverain deciduous forest strips and edges in N. Asia. Moist places, 900 - 1500 metres from California to Washington and Montana. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)