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Ribes malvaceum
Chaparral Currant
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.
Description
This deciduous shrub drops leaves early and has pink flowers that bloom in winter.
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.