‘Green Mound’ Alpine Currant

  • Size

    2-3′ Tall and Wide

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun to part shade

  • Soil and Moisture Requirements

    Moist, well drained soils. Adaptable to most soil types and conditions

  • Growth Rate

    Slow (less than 1’/year)

  • Flowers

    Insignificant yellow/green flowers

  • Bloom Time

    Mid spring

  • Foliage

    Small dark green leaves that are tri-lobed

    Leaves turn a dull yellow in fall

  • Characteristics

    Tolerances: Rabbits, drought, full shade

    Attracts: Birds and butterflies

    Alpine currants have male and female plants. The ‘Green Mound’ currant is a male cultivar