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Ben Sarek Black Currant

Scientific Name: Ribes 'Ben Sarek'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Ben Sarek Black Currant plant details

Ben Sarek Black Currant is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ben Sarek Black Currant

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ben Sarek Black Currant

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: rabbit
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small dense very productive bush.

Gardening facts about Ben Sarek Black Currant plant

How to Grow Ben Sarek Black Currant

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

Height: 7'-8'

Width: 6'-7'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 4'-5'

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Zones

6a-9b

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Height: 4'-7'

Width: 7'-8'

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Zones

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Height: 6'-8'

Width: 6'-7'

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  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 7'-8'

Width: 6'-7'

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  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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