swap_horiz Ribes nigrum Alternatives

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Punica granatum (Pomegranate)

The Punica granatum, commonly known as the pomegranate, is a deciduous shrub originating in the Mediterranean region. Th...

Mediterranean Edible Deciduous Punica

9.4 Excellent

2

Ilex verticillata (Winterberry Holly)

Ilex verticillata, commonly known as Winterberry Holly, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. It’s recog...

Winter Native Berries Deciduous

9.2 Excellent

3

Cornus mas (Cornelian Cherry Dogwood)

Cornus mas, commonly known as the Cornelian Cherry Dogwood, is a deciduous shrub valued for its vibrant yellow flowers i...

Yellow Edible Deciduous Early Spring

9.2 Excellent

4

Vaccinium corymbosum

Vaccinium corymbosum, commonly called the northern highbush blueberry, is a deciduous fruiting shrub native to eastern N...

Native Edible Deciduous Acidic Soil

9.0 Excellent

5

Ilex decidua (Possumhaw)

Ilex decidua, commonly known as Possumhaw, is a native shrub found throughout the southeastern United States. It’s notab...

Native Berries Southeastern Us Deciduous

8.8 Great

6

Viburnum prunifolium (Blackhaw)

Viburnum prunifolium, commonly known as Blackhaw or Blackhaw Viburnum, is a large deciduous shrub or small tree in the f...

Native Edible Deciduous Fall Color

8.6 Great

7

Viburnum lentago (Nannyberry)

Viburnum lentago, commonly referred to as nannyberry, is a large deciduous shrub or small tree native to northeastern an...

Wildlife Native Edible Deciduous

8.5 Great

8

Viburnum trilobum (American Cranberrybush)

Viburnum trilobum, commonly known as the American Cranberrybush, is a hardy deciduous shrub native to the northern regio...

Native Edible Deciduous Fall Color

8.4 Great

9

Vaccinium corymbosum (Highbush Blueberry)

Vaccinium corymbosum is the highbush blueberry native to eastern North America and the primary species behind the global...

Wildlife Native Edible Blueberry

8.4 Great

10

Vaccinium angustifolium

Vaccinium angustifolium, commonly called lowbush blueberry, is a low, deciduous shrub native to northeastern North Ameri...

Native Edible Groundcover Deciduous

8.4 Great

11

Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn)

Hippophae rhamnoides, the Sea Buckthorn, is a thorny shrub native to Europe and Asia distinguished by its silvery leaves...

Edible Deciduous Thorny Silver Foliage

8.2 Great

12

Hippophae rhamnoides

Hippophae rhamnoides, commonly known as sea buckthorn, is a deciduous, nitrogen-fixing shrub native to Europe and Asia....

Coastal Wildlife Edible Deciduous

8.1 Great

13

Sambucus nigra (Black Elderberry)

Sambucus nigra, or Black Elderberry, is a large, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small tree native to Europe and parts...

European Wildlife Edible Deciduous

7.9 Good

14

Lonicera involucrata (Twinberry Honeysuckle)

Lonicera involucrata, commonly known as Twinberry Honeysuckle, is a deciduous shrub belonging to the Caprifoliaceae fami...

Hummingbird Native Berries Deciduous

7.9 Good

15

Ribes rubrum

Ribes rubrum, commonly called redcurrant, is a deciduous shrub in the gooseberry family that is native to parts of weste...

Garden Culinary Edible Red Berries

7.9 Good

16

Ribes uva-crispa

Ribes uva-crispa (European gooseberry) is a shrub native to Europe and western Asia cultivated for its edible berries si...

Culinary Edible Deciduous Thorny

7.7 Good

17

Viburnum opulus

Viburnum opulus, commonly called guelder rose, is a deciduous shrub native to Europe, northern Africa, and parts of Asia...

Wildlife Native Berries Spring Blooming

7.6 Good

18

Viburnum opulus (European Cranberrybush)

Viburnum opulus, commonly known as the European cranberrybush, is a deciduous shrub native to Europe, northern Africa, a...

European Snowball Berries Deciduous

7.5 Good

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Aronia melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry)

Aronia melanocarpa, commonly known as black chokeberry, is a deciduous shrub in the family Rosaceae native to eastern No...

Native Edible Deciduous Fall Color

7.5 Good

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Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon Serviceberry)

Amelanchier alnifolia, commonly known as Saskatoon serviceberry, is a deciduous shrub native to western North America. I...

Spring Native Edible Deciduous

7.5 Good