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There should be coverage of this plant as a vector for white pine blister rust, and the impact of that on its value as a garden plant. It seems that female bushes are not vectors, but that would need to be confirmed with more research. Most nurseries sell male clones only, I believe. Banned in North Carolina, along with all other Ribes, and 'not encouraged' in 13 other states, at last count.