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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Partial to full sun; tolerates light shade, with best foliage density in at least 4 hours of daily direct sun
Watering
Water deeply when the top 5 cm of soil is dry; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot in heavy soils
Temperature
Extremely cold-hardy to -30°C; prefers cool to temperate summer temperatures below 25°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Palmate, 3-lobed, glossy dark green foliage that turns yellow in autumn
- Flower: Small, greenish-yellow, clustered in inconspicuous racemes
- Fruit: Small, tart red currant berries (edible, though less flavorful than cultivated varieties)
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth periods
Fertilization
Apply a thin layer of compost once. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers to prevent leggy, sparse growth
Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle 1 tablespoon per plant in early spring to boost soil calcium levels without introducing excess nitrogenPruning
- Trim back overgrown branches in late winter to maintain a compact, rounded shape
- Remove dead or diseased wood annually to improve airflow and reduce disease risk
- Shear lightly after flowering to encourage dense, bushy foliage growth
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA-verified non-toxic; no adverse effects reported for feline ingestion
Humans: No known toxic effects for humans; berries are edible when ripe
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Low hedge plant, ground cover, minor edible berry production
