American Red Currant (Ribes triste)

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

Ribes triste is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2. 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

flavour, it is usually cooked in pies, preserves etc. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A rather tart flavour, it is usually cooked in pies, preserves etc.; The fruit can also be dried for later use.; The fruit is similar to the garden red currant and contains rather a lot of seeds.

Habitat & North American Range

Bogs and cool wet woods. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)