Ribes laurifolium (Laurel-Leaved Currant) Flowers Yellow National Arboretum and later named

National Arboretum and later named by Darrell Probst

Turns red-orange in more sun

1" - 2" long yellow flowers in spring

Notes:  I would grow this purely for the distinctive foliage

There are two other closely related species L

Ribes laurifolium (Laurel-Leaved Currant) Flowers Yellow National Arboretum and later namedFamily: Grossulariaceae Zone: 7 9 Natural Range: China Soil: Average to moist, humus rich Light: Part shade Height: 18" Attributes: Evergreen or deciduous, low growing shrub. Simple, lobed leaves. Creamy white tubular flowers late winter to early spring. Notes: An excellent dwarf early flowering shrub. Pot Size: 1 Gallon Pot