Ribes cereum
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Wax currant
Wax currant is a deciduous, thornless shrub with a rounded shape. It will grow 3-5 feet tall and wide.
The pink dangling flowers come out in early summer followed by smooth berries that are soft and juicy, with a mild, but unusual, fruity taste. The entire plant is aromatic with a spicy scent.
Wax currant can grow in many types of soils and the berries are a favorite among birds.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Dry, Light, Moderate
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Ecological Value | Provides cover for wildlife. |
|---|---|
| Container | D-40 |
| Historical Uses | The Zuni people use the berries as food, and ate the leaves with uncooked mutton fat or deer fat. |
| Distribution | native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. |
| Elevation | Between 4922 and 13124 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Mountain forests in alpine climates, sagebrush, and woodlands |
