Alpine Currant

Key Features:
Size & Growth: Typically grows to a height of 3 to 5 feet with a similar spread, making it a compact and manageable shrub. Its dense growth habit makes it an excellent choice for low hedges and privacy screens.
Foliage: The Alpine Currant features dark green, rounded leaves that provide a lush, full appearance. In the fall, the foliage turns a vibrant yellow, adding a splash of seasonal color to your garden.
Flowers & Fruit: In late spring, the shrub produces small, inconspicuous yellow-green flowers that are clustered along the branches. These flowers are followed by tiny, red berries that add ornamental interest. While the berries are edible, they are generally more suited for wildlife than for human consumption.
Seasonal Interest: The shrub maintains its attractive foliage throughout the growing season and offers additional visual interest with its fall color. The berries provide a subtle but appealing feature in late summer.
Disease Resistance: The Alpine Currant is known for its exceptional resistance to common pests and diseases, including powdery mildew and rust. This resilience contributes to its low-maintenance nature.
Soil & Light Requirements: Thrives in a variety of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. Prefers full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to different light conditions, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Care Instructions: Requires minimal maintenance. Regular watering during the first growing season helps establish the shrub. Once established, it is drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry periods. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain shape or remove any dead or damaged branches.
Uses:
Hedge: Ideal for creating low hedges or privacy screens due to its dense growth habit and manageable size.
Ornamental: Perfect for adding greenery to garden beds, borders, and foundation plantings. Its seasonal color changes and berry production add visual interest throughout the year.
Wildlife: The berries attract birds and other wildlife, making it a great addition to a wildlife-friendly garden.
Planting & Maintenance:
Planting: Plant in a location with well-drained soil and adequate sunlight. Dig a hole that is twice the width of the root ball and place the shrub at the same depth it was growing in the container. Space multiple plants about 3 to 4 feet apart for a hedge effect.
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season. Once established, the shrub requires less frequent watering.
Pruning: Minimal pruning is needed. Remove any dead or damaged branches as needed. Light pruning can be done in late winter or early spring to shape the shrub and encourage a fuller growth habit.
Enhance your landscape with the adaptable and attractive Alpine Currant. Its compact size, lush foliage, and seasonal color changes make it a valuable addition to any garden, offering both beauty and functionality throughout the year.