Douglas County Conservation District                                                                         ~Helping People Help the Land~                                                                                                            

by promoting projects through education to further the long- term sustainable   use of natural resources balancing the needs of agriculture and urban growth

                

                                                                            PO Box 688, 7519 E. Hwy 86, Franktown, CO 80116

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 Wax Currant

Ribes cereum
                                                      

 
 Growth Form: irregular

Crown Density: moderate

Size: 3 feet high, 3-5 foot spread

Drought Resistance: very good

Cold Hardiness: very good

Growth Rate: rapid

Life Span: moderate

Elevational Range: 4000-11000 feet

Soil Conditions: coarse and medium textured soils

Possible Insect Problems:

Possible Disease Problems: alternate host for white pine

blister rust

Wildlife Value: high

Seasonal Color: attractive red fruit

Miscellany: native, edible fruit