Black Currant Live Plant (Ribes nigrum) - 2-Year-Old, 18–25 Inches

About This Plant

A Black Currant is a deciduous fruiting shrub valued for clusters of dark purple-black berries with a tart flavor. This listing is for an established 2-year-old plant, approximately 18–25 inches tall, ready to enter your home garden or orchard.

What You Will Receive

1 live Black Currant plant, approximately 2 years old and 18–25 inches tall. Established young fruit shrub, carefully packaged for shipping. Note: fruit is not guaranteed at shipment.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Black Currant
• Botanical Name: Ribes nigrum
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub
• Plant Age: Approximately 2 years
• Height: Approximately 18–25 inches
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-draining soil
• Water: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during establishment and fruit development
• Growth Habit: Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub
• Harvest: Typically produces berries during the summer, depending on cultivar and climate

Fruit & Harvest Note

Black currants develop in clusters and mature to a dark purple-black color. Their tart flavor makes them popular for jams, jellies, syrups, sauces, baked goods, and other culinary uses. Fruit production is not guaranteed at shipment and depends on cultivar, maturity, climate, pruning, weather, and growing conditions.

Growing Tip

Plant in fertile soil with reliable moisture and good drainage. Pruning can help encourage productive younger stems and maintain airflow through the shrub.

Important Live Plant Note

Black Currant is deciduous, so appearance changes with the seasons. Depending on shipping season, the plant may arrive fully leafed out, partially leafed, or dormant with no leaves. The 18–25 inch measurement is approximate and natural variation between plants should be expected.

U.S. Planting Note

Black currants and other Ribes species may be restricted in some parts of the United States due to their relationship with white pine blister rust. Please confirm that this species or cultivar is permitted at your destination before ordering.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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