It gets a little fuller when it leafs out in spring. Choose your favorite Currant plant from Raintree Nursery. Alpine currants are notorious for being extremely winter hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as -50 °F. Tart, tasty, and versatile! Alpine currant (Ribes alpinum) is a hardy, low mounded shrub commonly used as a hedge.Plants are tolerant of full sun to full shade. Add to cart. TreeTime.ca is pleased to offer free Green Mound Alpine Currant. SKU: RIBALPCURSDM-1M Categories: ... Be the first to review “Alpine Currant” Cancel reply. Hardy to -50°F Maximum Elevation: 9,000 ft. A global vintage snwomobile resource, bringing people interested in antique and vintage snowmobiles together from all over the planet. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Alpine currants grow to a height of between 3-6 feet (just under a meter or two) and the same distance widthwise. Unlike redcurrants, though, the berries of the alpine currant have a bitter, unpleasant taste that renders them virtually inedible. centers, tree farms, and plant nurseries just can't match. Blanka. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Bright green leaves are 3-5 lobed, turning to a dull yellow in fall. It is widely used by commercial landscapers in parking lots and near buildings because of its hardiness, attractiveness, and pollution tolerance. It is said to perform well in poor soils, getting to be about 1 m high and wide. The flowers are greenish-yellow but ornamentally insignificant. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. Ribes alpinum. Alpine fir is the New England church steeple of trees. These seedlings have been sorted for form and size. Zillow has 0 photos of this $ 2 bed, 2.0 bath, 1144 sqft single family home located at 6913 Alpine Currant Vw APT 103 built in 2012. In a good seed year the top of the tree is festooned with cones. Ships to: Size: Clear: Alpine Currant quantity. A huge assortment of trees, shrubs, and berry seedlings at prices garden Fruit on female plants is … Ribes alpinum and over 1000 other quality seeds for sale. Alpine Currant is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Yes, the cones are purple, and fairly tight. Order Now! An excellent low to medium-sized hedge or screening plant, densely branched with leaves to the ground, takes pruning extremely well, tough and adaptable; small yellow flowers in spring, good fall color; can be susceptible to mildew show all currant. SAVE UP TO 44%. Compact version; good for low hedge. Produces deep green leaves in early spring, and scarlet fruit for birds to enjoy (not edible for humans) Thrives in areas that receive full sun, and requires semi-moist soil for best plant growth. Having had more than 20 years of experience with growing alpine currants in Northern Minnesota, I have planted them around this time of the year (late September). It has glossy green leaves Tolerates wind and is fairly drought tolerant. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. **Cedars & Perennials only come with an in-season warranty only. We appreciate your patience during this time. Whether you plant this as a specimen or better yet, as a hedge, Alpine Currant will work for you. Ribes alpinum , or Alpine Currant , is a small deciduous shrub native to central and northern Europe from Finland and Norway south to the Alps and Pyrenees ; in the south of its range, it is confined to high altitudes. BOTANICAL NAME: Ribes alpinumAVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 1.5 MetersAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 1.5 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shadeFLOWER COLOUR: YellowFLOWERING TIME: SpringFOLIAGE COLOUR: GreenCOLD HARDINESS: Zone 2 ( Should survive up to -42.7° Celsius )WATER NEEDS: Average - Drought tolerantOTHER FEATURES: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Native. Dioecious (separate male and female plants). Age: 1 year (1+0) Warranty does not apply to frost damage, hail damage, wind damage or any other acts of mother nature. As pictured, this plant makes for an excellent hedge, either trimmed or untrimmed. Small greenish flowers in April-May. Alpine Currant These shrubs need little winter care but should be occasionally checked for rabbit or other damage. © 2003-2021Tree Time Services Inc.All rights reserved. The available Currant plants are Black, Red, Pink and White. Responsive to shearing. Alpine Currant is a great shrub to plant along sidewalks, near building or at your property boundary as a hedge or accent species. However, do this as soon as possible. Dear TreeTime.ca customer, we are committed to the health and safety of the TreeTime.ca team. Grows well in sun or shade and is rarely bothered by insects or plant diseases. Write a review. Although preferring a neutral-acid soil, the alpine currant is otherwise easy to grow, tolerating quite dense shade. Hours of operation will continue to be 9:00am - 5:00pm MST Monday to Friday. Makes Colorado spruce look chubby. Plants must be properly planted, properly watered and cared for. A Bailey Nurseries selection highly resistant to summer blight. Alpine currant accent shrub is ideal for mass planting. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. Here is a list of our most popular Canadian cities: Alpine Currant is a great shrub to plant along sidewalks, near building or at your property boundary as a hedge or accent species. Alpine fir needles typically come out of the sides of the twigs, but curve up. Alpine Currant is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. It produces red berries from late spring to early summer. The flowers are not ornamentally significant. Bright green leaves are 3-5 lobed, turning to a dull yellow in fall. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. There are inconspicuous yellow flowers in June. MLS #. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. Alpine Currant is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Currants make healthy and delicious jam, jelly, pies, sauces, wines, liqueurs, and more. 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