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Ribes alpinum, commonly called alpine currant, is a deciduous shrub native to parts of Europe and western Asia. It is dioecious, so male and female flowers generally occur on separate plants, and female plants can produce small red currant-like berries. The species is widely used for low hedges and landscape planting because it tolerates shade, pruning, cold conditions, and many urban environments.
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What is Ribes alpinum?
Ribes alpinum is a deciduous shrub commonly called alpine currant. It is native to parts of Europe and western Asia and is widely used as an ornamental landscape plant.
Do alpine currant shrubs produce berries?
Female plants can produce small red currant-like berries. Because the species is dioecious, male and female flowers generally occur on separate plants.
What does dioecious mean for Ribes alpinum?
Dioecious means that a plant is usually either male or female rather than having both sexes on one individual. A female shrub will need compatible pollination from a male plant to produce fruit.
Why is alpine currant planted in gardens?
It is used as a hardy ornamental shrub, including in hedges and landscape borders. Its deciduous leaves, compact form, and tolerance of urban planting conditions make it useful beyond its small berries.
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