Jostaberry, 3 gal (18-21 in)

2026-04-21T16:03:00-04:00

Price: 69.99

This cross between the American Gooseberry and the European Black Currant has produced one of the most written about fruits of the last few years and one that is so easy to grow in the backyard garden.

Bush Features:

Bloom Color: Long, pendulous clusters of greenish-yellow flowers
Bloom Time: early Spring
Mature Height: 5-7 feet
Mature Spread: 3-4 feet
Harvest: July
Zone: 3-8

Pollination: Self-pollinating, but cross-pollination by another early Spring bloom Ribes plant (Currant, Gooseberry, Jostaberry) will yield more fruit.
Placement: Full Sun

Nursery Stock Specifications:

Pot Size: 3 gallon
Age: 3+ years old, fruiting

Fruit Profile:

Color: Nearly black
Texture: Firm & juicy
Taste: Tart & sweet
Uses: Can be used fresh, baked, juiced or in preserves

Other notes:

Vigorous, can produce up to 10 to 12 pounds of fruit

Easy to grow

Care:

Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer