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New Mexico Forestry Division Conservation Seedling Program

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Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 4-6 Feet
Water Requirements: Low
Alkalinity Tolerance: Low
Preferred Elevation: 3000 - 9000
Cold Hardiness: Good
Color: bright green leaves and yellow blossoms in spring. It produces an edible fruit
Suggested Uses: windbreaks, revegetation, erosion control (in it’s native range), and wildlife plantings.
Pest Problems: leaf rust fungus,alternate host of White Pine blister rust.
Tree Description: A native to New Mexico in the spring the golden currant richly deserves its name - golden yellow clusters of long, trumpet-shaped, spicy fragrant flowers, adorn the shrub in abundance. The edible fruit is made into jellies and jams, and delicious pies. Golden currant is self-pollinating. It has high calcium carbonate tolerance and no salinity tolerance. Optimum soil pH is 6.0 to 8.0. Hardiness zones are 5 through 8 at elevations between 3000 and 9000 feet. Its shade tolerance is intermediate. The width is between 3 and 6 feet.
The distribution season has closed, please check back later to place an order. If you have any questions please contact the Seedling Coordinator at: 476-3334.