Other common names
Californian blackcurrant
Shrubs
A deciduous thornless shrub to around 3m high, with palmate, deeply lobed green leaves that have a somewhat unpleasant aroma when crushed. In late spring, produces slender clusters of greenish-yellow flowers to 30cm long, followed by small, round black fruits with a whitish bloom
Position
Full shade, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
2.5-4 metres
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres