Golden Currant
Ribes aureum
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Grossulariaceae
Plant Description: Medium to large spring-flowering shrub. Bright yellow flowers grow on previous year's growth. Avoid pruning until after flowers have bloomed. Bright green, maple-like leaves turn red in fall. Prefers partial shade but will tolerate sun with more water. Smooth gray bark also provides ornamental interest. Berries are edible and often used in pies and jellies. Extremely hardy.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Renewal
Plant Care: Shrub - Renewal (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on younger stems, which emerge from the base of the plant): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. When pruning, remove 1/3rd of the oldest branches by cutting at the base of the shrub. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 4-6' tall and wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Yellow, Cream
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 7
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Full Shade (0-4 hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Design Path
- Design Ideas-Middle
- Survey First
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Irrigation Path
- Mountain to Tap
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Localscapes Path
- North Basin
- South Basin
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Maintenance Path
- Rain Gardening
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Prudent Perennials
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Planting Path
- Marvelous Mulch
Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
The flowers of this shrub have a very strong scent.
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