Ribes cereum – wax currant
Ribes cereum is a shrub with shiny, red, edible berries.
Description
Growing Conditions
Low water requirement. Prefers full sun to part shade.
Bloom Time
Spring to early summer.
Ecology
Wax currant flowers are attractive to a wide variety of pollinators, and the berries are used by a host of wildlife. Shrubs bring critical structure to native plantings, providing visual interest and shelter for wildlife.