Josta Berry Black aka Jostaberry
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Original price
$7.00
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Original price
$85.00
Original price
$7.00
$7.00
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$85.00
Current price
$7.00
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Ribes grossularia x nigrum
The black fruiting Josta is a new unique hybrid from Europe. A gooseberry - black currant cross. Vigorous and healthy, Josta shows off the best traits of each parent. Fruits later in life than most Ribes usually the third or forth year. No thorns, no pungent aroma, 1/2" fruit good for freezing. Space 5' apart. Rust resistant with little or no pruning required. The upright bush is pretty with large dark green leaves. Height 4'-7'. 3 and 5 and 7 gallon size usually fruiting in the container. Zones 3-8.
| Plant Characteristics | |
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| Pest Resistance | Excellent |
| Disease Resistance | Very Good |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Heat Tolerance | Good |
| Humidity Tolerance | Good |
| Sun Tolerance | Good |
| Wet Soil Tolerance | Fair |
| Shade Tolerance | Very Good |
| No Spray | Good |
| Salt Tolerance | Poor |
| Fresh for Kids | Fair |
| Deer Resistance | Fair |
| Thorns | No |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Soil Type | Adaptable |
| Edible Type | Berry |
| Self Fertile | Yes |
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