*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*
10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)
100 & 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)
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Ribes aureum
Native Species
Natural Habitat: Woodlands, streambanks, riparian forests, plains, and valleys throughout Montana
Foliage: Green leaves that turn red in the fall and drop
Flowers/Fruit: Yellow flowers (March-April); produces orange berries
Light Requirements: Full sun to full shade
Growth Rate: 1 ft. per year
20-Year Height: 6 ft.
Elevation Range: 2,000 - 6,000 ft.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 4 - 8
Wind Tolerance: High
Soil Preference: Sandy loam or clay loam soils, moist to well-drained; can tolerate a variety of soil types
Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance: Fair
Life Span: 25+ years
Minimum Annual Precipitation: 11 in.
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Windbreak Spacing: 3 - 6 ft.
Potential Pests/Disease: White pine blister rust host, currant worm, anthracnose
Deer Resistance: Low
Wildlife Value:
- Preferred roosting and nesting sites for a variety of birds
