Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 3-7
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0-6.5
Plant Spacing: 6-8′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: 800-1500 hours
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: Own Roots
Plant Size: 6-8′ tall, 6-8′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: April-May
Flower Color: Yellow-green
Fall Color: Yellow-green
Berry Size: 0.5-0.75″
Berry Flavor: Sweet-tart
Berry Color and Appearance Dark purple-black, round
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Moderate
Years to Bear: 2-3
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: July-August
Yield & Storage: Moderate, store in a cool, dry place
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Hybrid of European black currant and European gooseberry
Nitrogen Fixing: No
White Pine Blister Rust: Resistant
Powdery Mildew: Moderately Resistant
Anthracnose: Moderately Resistant
Septoria Leaf Spot: Moderately Resistant
Currant Aphid: Moderately Resistant
Imported Currantworm: Moderately Resistant
Ashley S. (Verified Customer) –
Plant’s received when planned. They are healthy and growing.
Paul R. (Verified Customer) –
The plants look great! One was just getting roots so I appreciate the extra plant. I can’t wait to taste the berries.
Kevin W. (Verified Customer) –
Jostaberry plants were happy and ready to go!
Linda (Verified Customer) –
appears to be a nice plant
Olga G. (Verified Customer) –
Already with a little leaves, look pretty exciting!!
Annabelle (Verified Customer) –
Arrived in good condition.