The federal ban on importing Ribes plants into the US may have been lifted, but fourteen (14!) states (mostly in the northeast and upper ...Read Moremidwest) still have varying restrictions on planting various Ribes.
This species is an alternate host to white pine blister rust, a serious problem for a major timber crop in the east. Some Ribes species and some Ribes cultivars of susceptible species are resistant to the disease.
Before planting this in the east and upper midwest, consult your state's Department of Natural Resources to find out whether planting this species is legal.
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral
Flowers in early April and is tolerant of frosts. Fruit ripens evenly and is large, with very high amounts of vitamin C. Great for jams...Read More as it also has a high pectin content.
The federal ban on importing Ribes plants into the US may have been lifted, but fourteen (14!) states (mostly in the northeast and upper ...Read More
Flowers in early April and is tolerant of frosts. Fruit ripens evenly and is large, with very high amounts of vitamin C. Great for jams...Read More