Botanical Name: Ribes viburnifolium
Common Name: Evergreen currant Type of Plant: dicot: subshrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape highly variable; a loosely constructed, open plant, with slender stems erect to arching or even prostrate, forming a loose ground cover if mass-planted Height 1' - 3'(to 6') Spread equal or more Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun near coast; prefers partial sun or full shade at inland locations Soil tolerates most except highly alkaline desert soils Hardiness hardy (zones 8, 9, 14-24): thrives in most low-elevation locals with marine-influenced climate Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, on reddish stems; oval to nearly round, rich dark green, leathery; 1"-1 ½" long, with margins smooth to slightly toothed; fragrant when crushed Flowers maroon to rose-red, insignificant, in small axillary racemes; February - April Fruit a berry; round, red when ripe, 1/4" diameter Propagation: softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: an excellent groundcover or low filler for dry shaded habitats; good for use under oaks or other large trees where excessive watering is undesirable; valued for dark green foliage and soil stabilization Landscape Care: Watering periodic deep soakings preferred; can tolerate regular garden watering if drainage is good Fertilizing as needed; check for chlorosis when heavily irrigated Pruning little is required; head back periodically to promote a lower, denser form Pests/Diseases relatively free; spider mites near the coast Special Conditions/Other prostrate stems will take root in moist soils Origin: Catalina Island Family: Saxifragaceae Notes: |
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