swap_horiz Ribes rubrum (Red Currant) Alternatives

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Viburnum plicatum (Doublefile Viburnum)

Viburnum plicatum, commonly called Doublefile Viburnum, is a Japanese native shrub valued for its unique layered growth...

Spring White Horizontal Deciduous

9.5 Brilliant

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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

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Viburnum carlesii (Korean Spice Viburnum)

Viburnum carlesii, also called Korean Spice Viburnum, is a deciduous shrub native to Korea and Japan. It’s notable for i...

Korean Spring Fragrant Deciduous

9.3 Excellent

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Syringa vulgaris (Common Lilac)

Syringa vulgaris, commonly known as common lilac, is a deciduous shrub originating from the Balkans. Its notable feature...

Classic Spring Fragrant Lilac

9.2 Excellent

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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Ribes sanguineum (Flowering Currant)

Ribes sanguineum, the flowering currant, is a deciduous shrub in the family Grossulariaceae native to western North Amer...

Pink Spring Pacific Northwest Deciduous

7.5 Good

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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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Prunus tomentosa (Nanking Cherry)

Prunus tomentosa, known as Nanking cherry, is a deciduous shrub native to northern China and neighboring parts of East A...

Spring Asian Edible Deciduous

6.8 Fair

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Ribes nigrum (Black Currant)

Ribes nigrum, commonly called black currant, is a deciduous woody shrub native to northern and central Europe and parts...

European Fragrant Edible Deciduous

6.8 Fair

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Ribes uva-crispa (Gooseberry)

Ribes uva-crispa, commonly called gooseberry, is a thorny deciduous shrub native to Europe and parts of northwestern Afr...

European Edible Deciduous Thorny

6.4 Fair