Crandall Clove Currant

Scientific Name: Ribes odoratum 'Crandall'

Also Known As

Ribes 'Crandall'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 6'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Crandall Clove Currant plant details

Crandall Clove Currant is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crandall Clove Currant

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: edible, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crandall Clove Currant

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

In addition to its spicily fragrant flowers, this mildew-resistant med. shrub was selected for its extra-large sweet-tart currants... enjoy! Sun/Med

By: Forestfarm

Also called clove currant, this is not a black currant except in color. It ripens much later, is bigger and sweeter without the black currant muskiness. The yellow flowers in spring are spicy sweet and the bush is large (5'-6') and open.