Red Lake Currant Plant Web Exclusive tent caterpillars

tent caterpillars

lending a mysterious effect of orange 'ringed' with smoke

They can be grown as specimen plants or in patio containers

Highly productive

Red Lake Currant Plant Web Exclusive tent caterpillarsThe cold hardiest of quality, plum red currants, Red Lake Currant often bears full flavored fruit the first year after planting, on two year old wood. The compact, deciduous bushes grow 4 6 ft. tall and reliably produce large yields of up to 3 4 quarts when mature. The 8 10 inch long clusters of dark red berries are easy to pick. While the tart fruits can be eaten fresh, they're favorites for making into jellies, jams and desserts. Fruits ripen in