Currant - Red Lake

The Redlake Currant, 'Ribes 'Red Lake', is a very productive, semi-erect vigorous grower that produces clusters of large bright red berries borne on 2-3 year old wood. Redlake is a glossy green leafed plant suitable for hedging. Fruits can be used for jams and jellies. The most popular red-currant cultivar in the upper Midwest that ripens in mid-July, and remains productive in partial shade. The bushes are highly ornamental and provide visual appeal, take up a relatively small growing area, and provide plenty of fruit for eating fresh or making into preserves and pies.