Downy currant (Ribes warszewiczii)

Family: Grossulariaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Ribes warszewiczii is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, it fruits well in Britain. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Used in preserves.; A red currant with a very nice sharp flavour, it fruits well in Britain.; The fruit is up to 10mm in diameter and is an attractive dark red when fully ripe.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests, mainly coniferous, forest edges, river banks and amongst shrubs. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)