Ribes odoratum Black Topaz
Ribes odoratum Black Topaz is often called clove currant because of its sweet fragrance. The black berries are also delicious.
Ribes odoratum Black Topaz (‘RA-5/06 Seedling’) is often called clove currant because of its sweetly fragrant flowers that occur in early spring. These are followed by very large, sweet, flavourful, black berries with a slight spicy character in late summer. A very hardy and disease resistant, upright growing bush. All currants are rich in antioxidants and have a much higher vitamin C content than oranges. They can be eaten fresh or used for jams, jellies, and juices. They are easy-to-grow, self-fertile, and very hardy to at least zone 3.
Common Name: Clove Currant - [Citrus Pre-Order]
Family: Grossulariaceae (The Gooseberry Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Orange
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Shrub
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries: Black
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist to dry forests and rock outcrops in lowlands and mountains.
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Geographical Origin: North America
