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How to Grow and Care for Evergreen currant

Evergreen currant, also known as Santa catalina island currant, Santa Catalina Island Gooseberry, Catalina Currant

Evergreen currant is known for its adaptability and resilience, often requiring minimal maintenance once established. Key care points include watering sparingly as it's drought-tolerant, and the plant thrives best in well-drained soils with occasional deep waterings. It's crucial to provide it with partial to full sun exposure for optimal growth. Special attention should be given to avoiding overwatering, which can lead to root diseases.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Evergreen currant

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Fall
Hardiness Zones	9-10

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Evergreen currant is an evergreen shrub typically reaching heights of 3-4 feet (90-120 cm) and spreading up to 6 feet (180 cm). Its thin, dark red stems hold ovate, aromatic dark green leaves, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, which are leathery to the touch. From late winter to mid-spring, it produces small, rose pink, star-shaped flowers in open clusters. The foliage arches up and out from the plant center, and its edible berries serve to attract birds. Its leaves are not favored by deer.