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European Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) | Easyscape Plant Profile

European Black Currant

(Ribes nigrum)

European Black Currant (Ribes nigrum)

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Summary

Ribes nigrum, commonly known as European Black Currant, is a deciduous shrub native to temperate parts of central and northern Europe and northern Asia, where it thrives in damp, fertile woodlands, as well as in grasslands. It typically grows to 1.5 meters in both height and width, with a bushy habit and deeply lobed, bright green leaves. The flowers are small, greenish-yellow, and not particularly showy, but they give way to clusters of glossy black berries that are highly aromatic and flavorful. The fruiting season is in late summer, and an established bush can yield about 4.5 kilograms (10 lb) of berries annually.

European Black Currant is valued for its fruit, which is rich in Vitamin C and other antioxidants, making it popular for culinary uses such as jams, jellies, and syrups. The shrub is also used in breeding programs to improve disease resistance in other Ribes species. In the garden, it is often planted in fruit or vegetable gardens, and can also be used as a hedging plant. European Black Currant requires consistently moist soil conditions, and while it can tolerate a range of soil types, it prefers those that are well-drained and rich in organic matter. It is best planted in a location with full sun to part shade, and sheltered from strong winds to protect the flowers and pollinators. Pruning is important to maintain vigor and fruit production, with older stems being removed to encourage new growth. Potential problems include pests such as aphids and diseases like powdery mildew and blackcurrant gall mite. It is also susceptible to White Pine Blister Rust, which has led to restrictions on cultivation in some regions to protect pine forests.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Height: 3-4 feet
  • Width: 3-4 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Temperate parts of central and northern Europe and northern Asia, thriving in damp, fertile woodlands

Other Names

Common Names: Cassis, Black Currant, Cultivated Black Currant, Garden Black Currant, Solbær, Schwarze Johannisbeere, Mustaherukka, Cassis, Cassissier, Groseillier Noir

Scientific Names: Ribes nigrum, Ribes nigrum var. europaeum, Ribes pauciflorum, Ribes nigrum var. pauciflorum, Ribes cyathiforme, Ribes nigrum var. eglandulosum, Botrycarpum nigrum, Botrycarpum obtusilobum, Botryocarpium nigrum

GBIF Accepted Name: Ribes nigrum L.