Redcurrant

Ribes rubrum

Layer 3 · Shrubs
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to Western Europe, it is a deciduous shrub widely cultivated for its acidic and juicy fruits. It perfectly occupies the shrub layer in food forests under cool partial shade.

See which trees redcurrant grows well with

Pick the central tree on your land and see the full guild.

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Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Partial shade
Size: Shrub up to 1.5 m
Mature diameter: 1.2 m
Soils: Loam, Clay, Sandy
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Mountain / cold

Calendar

January — Planting
February — Planting
March — Planting
April
May
June — Harvest
July — Harvest
August — Harvest
September
October
November — Planting
December — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: Fruits rich in vitamin C used fresh, in jams or invigorating infusions.

Where to buy

Grows well with

Central trees this plant has already been paired with.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.