“Growing and Caring for Ribes sanguineum ‘King Edward VII’: A Guide to the Ornamental Red Currant Tree”

The fruits of the red currant ‘King Edward VII’ with their black color give this deciduous tree a special ornamental value from June. The fruits are preceded by red flowers, which are particularly popular with bees and other insects. Ribes sanguineum ‘King Edward VII’ is a deciduous deciduous shrub that has rounded, medium-green leaves. As an upright shrub, the red currant ‘King Edward VII’ can reach heights of up to 2 m and a spread of about 2 m. With an appropriate cut, however, it can be kept in shape if necessary. The soil should be permeable for Ribes sanguineum ‘King Edward VII’ so that it can develop optimally. The location should be sunny to semi-shady.

leaves

A deciduous deciduous tree, the ‘King Edward VII’ ornamental red currant has rounded leaves that are a handsome mid-green in colour. Your leaf margin is lobed.

blossom

The red flowers of the red currant ‘King Edward VII’ are arranged in racemes. They appear in March.

Location

The red currant ‘King Edward VII’ should get a sunny to partially shaded location.

Boden

The soil for this deciduous tree should be as permeable as possible.

Water

Ribes sanguineum ‘King Edward VII’ needs regular watering.

frost hardiness

Winter protection is not necessary for the red currant ‘King Edward VII’. It survives temperatures down to -23°C.

growth

Ribes sanguineum ‘King Edward VII’ is an upright shrub that can reach a height of 1.5m to 2m. The red currant ‘King Edward VII’ reaches a width of 1.5 m to 2 m. The annual growth is between 20 cm and 40 cm.

uses

This deciduous tree is often used as a solitary plant, as an ornamental tree, as bee pasture, as a free-growing hedge or as a bird protection and food plant.