Golden Currant

Ribes aureum

Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
CaCO3 tolerant
Metal

Location

Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
8000
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Clark,
Douglas,
Elko,
Eureka,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Pershing,
Storey,
Washoe,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Moderate
Germination requirements:
2 months of cold stratification.
Reproduction:
Moderate
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
High

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:

USDA 2025, Nesom 2000, Marshall 1995.

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