Golden Currant
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
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.