4-6' tall x 4-6' wide. (Cutting propagated). Ribes aureum (commonly known as Black Currant or Golden Currant) is a Western native plant, valued for its large, black edible fruit. The shrub blooms in mid-spring, with highly fragrant yellow flowers reminiscent of cloves or vanilla. With a fine display of orange to red fall foliage, this easy-to-grow shrub provides the landscape with three seasons of interest. Most soil types including clay.