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Grossulariaceae
Trees and shrubs
Jostaberry (blackcurrant-gooseberry hybrid)
Hardiness
Zone 3
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Family
Grossulariaceae
Ribes × nidigrolaria 'Jostaberry', known as jostaberry, is a deciduous fruiting shrub resulting from the cross between a blackcurrant and a gooseberry. This vigorous hybrid forms a dense, well-branched bush that fits perfectly into vegetable gardens, fruiting hedges, or food forests. Unlike gooseberries, its branches are generally thornless, which makes harvesting easier. In spring, small, discreet greenish flowers appear, attracting pollinating insects and announcing a generous harvest. The fruits, larger than blackcurrants, turn a purplish black when ripe and offer a complex flavor combining the aroma of blackcurrant with a sweeter, slightly tart note reminiscent of gooseberry. The berries are excellent fresh, in jams, jellies, juices, or pastries. The dark green foliage gives off a characteristic aromatic scent when crushed.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Add compost or fruit tree fertilizer in spring
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorYellowish green
Foliage colorDark green
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingRather large, juicy, and aromatic purplish-black berries combining the flavors of blackcurrant and redcurrant
Maximum height6 ft (1.8 m)
Maximum width6 ft (1.8 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-40°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
