Black Currant 'Black September' (Ribes nigrum) Woodland Sun Needs: full to half

Sun Needs: full to half day sun

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: This Willamette Valley native is found on dry hillsides and woodland edges

dark red fruit has an appealing sweet-tart flavor and is very juicy and aromatic

and some conversation-starters for how we might reimagine our relationship with the woods

Black Currant 'Black September' (Ribes nigrum) Woodland Sun Needs: full to halfA superior Black Currant variety, Black September bears good crops of firm, large, sweet and juicy berries. Aromatic and flavorful, Black September fruit ripens in late July. Popular in much of the rest of the world but less common in the U. S., black currants are one of the most nutritious berries currantly overlooked by many Americans. Their unique flavor is excellent for fresh eating, juicing, or baking. Their nutritional profile in relation to