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Jostaberry

Jostaberry

Ribes nidigrolaria

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 8b

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A hybrid berry shrub combining traits of black currants and gooseberries, producing large tart-sweet berries suitable for fresh eating and preserves. Hardy and productive, it's a valuable addition to permaculture systems and home gardens.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
4–6′ tall × 4–6′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Grossulariaceae

Native Range

Horticultural hybrid (developed in Germany)

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with