Wax Currant

Ribes cereum, Grossulariaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cascade BilberryVaccinium deliciosum

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Western ColumbineAquilegia formosa

Pollinator Sharing

Hairy Canary CloverDorycnium hirsutum

Nitrogen Fixation

SquashberryViburnum edule

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Cascade Oregon GrapeMahonia nervosa

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Creeping Oregon GrapeMahonia repens

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Ocean SprayHolodiscus discolor

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

American Black CurrantRibes americanum

Related currants compete for similar soil moisture and nutrient resources when in proximity

Shrubby CinquefoilDasiphora fruticosa

Both are medium-sized shrubs that compete for similar resources and growing space

Mountain SnowberrySymphoricarpos oreophilus

Mountain shrubs compete for limited moisture and nutrients in similar alpine habitats

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionWildlife HabitatErosion Control

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidVitamin C

Common Questions

What zones does Wax Currant grow in?

Wax Currant grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Wax Currant?

Good companions for Wax Currant include Cascade Bilberry, Western Columbine, Hairy Canary Clover, Squashberry, Cascade Oregon Grape.

Design guilds with Wax Currant and see companion relationships visually.

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