Ribes viburnifolium
Catalina Currant
Description
The shrub Ribes viburnifolium has several common names, including Catalina Currant. It is found in Southern California in the United States, especially on Santa Catalina Island, and in northern Baja California in Mexico. It is a rare member of the chaparral plant community, and more common in landscaped drought-tolerant gardens. It grows in only a handful of locations on the mainland U.S. The shrub grows low to the ground, extending long reddish stems horizontally where the tips may root and establish new growth centers.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Foundation
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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