Ribes alpinum aka Alpine Currant

Ribes alpinum, also known as mountain currant or alpine currant, is a small deciduous shrub that is native to central and northern Europe, from Finland and Norway south to the Alps and Pyrenees, and Caucasus, Georgia. In the south of its range, it is confined to high altitudes. It is scarce in western Europe, with only a few sites in northern England and Wales. This compact, mound-forming shrub grows 3-6 feet tall and has bright green leaves that turn to a dull yellow in the fall. The bark starts off smooth and light grey, but later becomes brownish-grey and begins to flake off. The buds are scattered, compressed, and light green to white, while the male and female flowers are on distinct specimens. Both kinds of flowers are organized in clusters in the corners of the leaves, where the male's are the longest. The individual flowers are small and greenish-yellow. The fruit of the female plant is an inedible, scarlet berry that resembles a redcurrant but has an insipid taste. However, most plants of this species that are sold commercially are male clones, as males are reportedly immune to rust diseases. Mountain currants prefer long-lasting, direct light and should be less than 1 foot from a window. They like soil that is well-draining and do not require added fertilizers if repotted each time they double in size. The Ribes genus, to which mountain currant belongs, is native to Northern and Central Europe and Russia.