About Chaparral Currant
Plant Family: Grossulariaceae
Plant Type: Shrub
Size: 5-8' H x 5-8' W
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
Deciduous/Evergreen: Summer and winter semi-deciduous
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Full to part sun
Soil Preference: Well-draining
Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to moderate
Cold Hardy to: 35 degrees F
Flower Season: Winter/Spring
Flower Color: Pink
Endangered?: Not Listed
Distribution: Inner North Coast Ranges, Sierra Nevada Foothills, San Francisco Bay Area, South Coast Ranges, Channel Islands, Northern Baja.
Natural Habitat: Chaparral, oak woodland, foothills, canyons. Elevation: below 4500'
Photo Credit: Calscape