Key Characteristics
• Mature Size: 4–8 ft tall | 4–6 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Form: Upright to spreading shrub
• Flower Color: Yellow, fragrant (early spring)
• Fruit: Edible golden to black berries (early summer)
• Lifespan: 30–50+ years under Front Range conditions
Planting & Care Considerations
• Full sun to partial shade
• Moderate water needs once established
• Can sucker—manage if formal shape is desired
• Minimal pruning required; remove older stems as needed
Why Golden Currant Works on the Front Range
• Native to Colorado and extremely cold hardy
• Performs well in alkaline and rocky soils
• Early-season flowers support pollinators
• Edible fruit with wildlife value
Common Problems
• Occasional aphids or currant worms
• Powdery mildew in dense, shaded plantings
• Generally very low disease pressure
Best Use Scenarios
• Native and naturalized landscapes
• Wildlife-friendly plantings
• Edible and pollinator gardens
• Informal hedges and shrub borders
Great Western Tree Care
Larkspur, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
9575 Spruce Mountain Rd
Larkspur, CO 80118
(720) 535-8769
Aurora, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
10730 E Bethany Dr
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 913-7749