Accepted Symbol
RIAU
Symbol
RIAU
Scientific Name
Ribes Aureum
Common Name
Golden Currant
Category
Dicot
Genus
Ribes
Family
Grossulariaceae
Family Symbol
GROSSU
Family Common Name
Currant Family
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Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period
Spring and Summer
Bloat
None
C N Ratio
Medium
Coppice Potential
No
Fall Conspicuous
No
Fire Resistance
No
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Conspicuous
Yes
Foliage Color
Green
Foliage Porosity Summer
Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter
Moderate
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Conspicuous
Yes
Growth Form
Rhizomatous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Height At Base Age
10
Maximum Feet
10
Height
No
Mature Feet
No
Known Allelopath
Long
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Erect
Resprout Ability
None
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
No
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
No
Anaerobic Tolerance
None
Caco3 Tolerance
High
Cold Stratification Required
Yes
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Fertility Requirement
High
Fire Tolerance
Medium
Frost Free Days
150
Hedge Tolerance
High
Moisture Use
Low
Ph Minimum
6.0
Ph Maximum
8.0
Planting Density Per Acre
700
Maximum
1700
Precipitation Minimum
12
Precipitation Maximum
20
Root Depth
20
Minimum Inches
None
Salinity Tolerance
Intermediate
Shade Tolerance
-38
Reproduction Data
Bloom Period
Mid Spring
Commercial Availability
Routinely Available
Fruit Seed Abundance
Medium
Fruit Seed Period Begin
Summer
Fruit Seed Period End
Fall
Fruit Seed Persistence
Yes
Propogated By Bare Root
Yes
Propogated By Bulbs
No
Propogated By Container
Yes
Propogated By Corms
No
Propogated By Cuttings
No
Propogated By Seed
Yes
Propogated By Sod
No
Propogated By Sprigs
No
Propogated By Tubers
No
Seeds Per Pound
268545
Seed Spread Rate
Slow
Seedling Vigor
High
Small Grain
No
Vegetative Spread Rate
Rapid
Sustainibility Data
Berry Nut Seed Product
Yes
Christmas Tree Product
No
Fodder Product
No
Lumber Product
No
Naval Store Product
No
Nursery Stock Product
Yes
Palatable Browse Animal
High
Palatable Graze Animal
Medium
Palatable Human
Yes
Post Product
No
Protein Potential
Medium
Pulpwood Product
No
Veneer Product
No
