Ribes fasciculatum

Physical Characteristics

Ribes fasciculatum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf from March to November, in flower in April, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Leaves Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[177]. Unpalatable[1]. The reddish-brown fruit is about 5 - 10mm in diameter and contains a lot of fairly large seeds[266]. What little flesh there is remains unpleasant even in the autumn[K]. The fruit hangs well, probably because it is unpalatable[K]. Young leaves - cooked[105, 177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known