golden currant
This plant grows well in the following regions:
- SMSierra and Coastal Mountains
- CVCentral Valley
- DTDesert
- NCNorth and Central Coast
- SCSouth Coast
Map of regions (click to enlarge)
Description
CaliforniaNative
Ornamental currant. Native to inland regions of the West. Grows 3-6 ft tall and wide. Light green leaves with lobed, toothed edges and small, bright yellow flowers in spring that have a spicy fragrance. In summer berries turn from yellow to red to black.
Sun needs:
- Full sun
- Partial sun
Water needs:
- Low water
More information
- Inland Valley Garden Planner
- Calscape
- Calflora
- Sunset Western Garden Book 2012 edition pg. 566
- UC Davis Arboretum Allstars
