Ribes fasciculatum is a deciduous shrub with arching branches, typically growing under 1.5 meters tall. It sports small, lobed leaves and clusters of pink to red, tubular flowers in spring, which evolve into dark, edible berries. This species thrives in cooler climes and well-drained, humus-rich soil, often found in montane woodlands, where it serves as both food and cover for wildlife.