Western Red Currant
Western Red Currant
Ribes cereum
Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
Moderate
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
CaCO3 tolerant
Location
Min elevation:
5000
Max elevation:
13500
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Clark,
Douglas,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Eureka,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Mineral,
Nye,
Pershing,
Washoe,
White Pine
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
Slow
Germination requirements:
3-4 months cold stratification. Scarification improves germination.
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
NA
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Fire
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
Marshall 1995, USDA 2025.