The Red Lake Currant is an American hybrid. Ripe fruits are smaller in size and are deep red in color. Berries form in clusters up to 2 inches across. The fruits are very firm and can be stored in the fridge for well over a week after harvest. Each bush may yield up to 8 pounds of berries in a single season and potentially even more if the canes are trellised and cared for properly. The canes are more spreading than upright. Red Lake is slightly resistant to powdery mildew. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.
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