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Golden Currant
Ribes aureum
Golden Currant
In stock · from $39.00
Native to the western United States. Light green, rounded small maple-like glossy leaves turn yellow-orange-red in fall. Extremely fragrant racemes of yellow flowers in May turn to amber yellow to black edible berries. Mature fruits and mildly sweet and acidic and can be eaten raw but are usually cooked with sugar. Flowers are also edible.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-19.
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Low maintenance.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Good fall color.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Golden Currant get?
About 7' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Golden Currant need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Golden Currant need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Golden Currant grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Golden Currant in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $39.00. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Golden Currant wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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