- Type:
- Fruit
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 4-7
Jostaberry is a cross between black current (R. nigrum) and R. uva-crispa. A deciduous shrub that typically grows 3-4' tall (less frequently to 6'). Growth habit more closely resembles the black current parent, but larger, reddish purple fruit (1/2 to 3/4\ diameter) more closely resembles the gooseberry parent in both size and taste."
- Full sun to part shade
- Medium
- Medium
Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers rich organic soils. Plant in a location protected from strong winter winds and frost pockets. Appreciates a summer mulch to help retain soil moisture. Annual prunings will maximize fruit yields. Self-fertile, but better cross-pollination may be achieved if different cultivars can be found and planted together.
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