Pink Flower Tree/Bush

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by OstaraGypsy, Mar 11, 2007.

  1. OstaraGypsy

    OstaraGypsy Active Member

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    can you help me with the name of this bush/tree?
    it is flowering right now.

    thanks!
     

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  2. DandyLioness

    DandyLioness Active Member

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    That's a flowering current.
     
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  3. Robert Flogaus-Faust

    Robert Flogaus-Faust Active Member 10 Years

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    There is a huge number of currant species in your area but I suggest that this might be red-flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum) which is native to your area (and probably also cultivated in gardens as it is even in Germany!)
     
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  4. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Agreed; scientific name is Ribes sanguineum
     
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