The federal ban on importing Ribes plants into the US may have been lifted, but fourteen (14!) states (mostly in the northeast and upper ...Read Moremidwest) still have varying restrictions on planting various Ribes.
This species is an alternate host to white pine blister rust, a serious problem for a major timber crop in the east. Some Ribes species and some Ribes cultivars of susceptible species are resistant to the disease.
Before planting this in the east and upper midwest, consult your state's Department of Natural Resources to find out whether planting this species is legal.
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral
Flowers later than many other cultivars, thus avoiding frost problems. High yields. Ripens in late July to early August. Excellent jui...Read Morece quality. Resistant to powdery mildew but susceptible to White Pine Blister Rust.
The federal ban on importing Ribes plants into the US may have been lifted, but fourteen (14!) states (mostly in the northeast and upper ...Read More
Flowers later than many other cultivars, thus avoiding frost problems. High yields. Ripens in late July to early August. Excellent jui...Read More