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Jostaberry

Jostaberry

A self-pollinating cross with the habit of a currant and fruit of a black gooseberry. The fruit has a unique, tangy, sweet taste. Green in colour when young, ripening to deep purple. High in vitamin C. It is great for jams, jellies, pies, and eating fresh. Ripens late July.

  • »  Ribes nidigrolaria
  • »  A cross between a black currant and two varieties of gooseberry
  • »  The habit of a currant; tall and narrow
  • »  Fruit like a black gooseberry appearing green, ripening to deep purple
  • »  Fruit is tangy and sweet
  • »  Use for jams, jellies, pies and eating fresh
  • »  Self-pollinating
  • »  Ripens: Late July

2gal
$40.50
  • Category:Fruit
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Berries
• Edible
• Fruit
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Jostaberry

 Jostaberry grows best with medium moisture, a well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade.