I've known and grown this for years, although I would have to check to see if I still have one here at this time. There are related species on the local market now, too.

Yours is getting notched by weevils, which means it may also have grubs gnawing the roots. Removing the potting medium and inspecting the roots might be a good idea.

If it is near overhanging conifers or architecture moving it out away from that could also produce a reduction in their attentions.

Thanks bboy, I will check out the possibility of "critters" in my little shrub. But it will probably stay where it's at ... overhanging conifers and all. I can put up with a few notches. After all, I'm not on the garden tour ... lol.

I love my Ribes laurifolium, too! Got it from Heronswood 7 or 8 years ago. I've increased my supply easily by layering (pegging stems down on the ground) and cuttings. It's a welcome early bloomer, and I've had no trouble with it in cold winters (to 5 degrees) of Upper Skagit Valley.