A complex cross of North American coastal gooseberry, European black currant, and European improved gooseberry varieties. Thornless sprawling shrub producing dark fruits with a mild black currant flavor and firm gooseberry texture. Jostaberry fruit is larger than black currant, but smaller than most gooseberries; has papery blossom remnant on fruit just like gooseberry. Vigorous, productive and disease resistant. Early to leaf out and late to drop leaves that turn sunny yellow in fall, making it a great addition to a mixed hedgerow. Fruits favored by birds. Zone 3-8. "CAN NOT BE SHIPPED TO NC / MA"
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