swap_horiz Ribes rubrum 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

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

3

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

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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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

10

Ribes nigrum

Ribes nigrum (blackcurrant) is a European and Asian native shrub whose berries are exceptionally rich in vitamin C and a...

Garden Culinary Edible Berries

8.2 Great

11

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

12

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

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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

14

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

15

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

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Vaccinium angustifolium (Lowbush Blueberry)

Vaccinium angustifolium, or lowbush blueberry, is a low-growing deciduous shrub native to northeastern North America. It...

Native Edible Blueberry Groundcover

7.4 Good

17

Corylus avellana (European Hazel)

Corylus avellana, or European hazel, is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub native to Europe and western Asia. It bears yell...

European Edible Deciduous Hazel

7.4 Good

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Sambucus canadensis (American Elderberry)

Sambucus canadensis, commonly called American elderberry, is a fast-growing deciduous shrub native to eastern and centra...

Wildlife Native Edible Deciduous

7.4 Good

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Shepherdia argentea (Silver Buffaloberry)

Shepherdia argentea, known as Silver Buffaloberry, is a drought-tolerant North American shrub notable for its silvery fo...

Native Edible Deciduous Silver Foliage

7.4 Good

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Aronia arbutifolia

Aronia arbutifolia, commonly known as red chokeberry, is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub native to eastern North America...

Wildlife Native Red Berries Deciduous

7.3 Good