Ribes glaciale

Physical Characteristics

Ribes glaciale is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). It is in flower from April to June, and the seeds ripen from July to August. 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 to the Himalayas.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[177]. The ripe fruit is edible[272]. The fruit is extremely sour[105]. The sour tasting red fruit is about 7mm in diameter[266].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known