Pomona Red Currant

Pomona Red Currant

Pomona red currant is an attractive, upright growing, compact shrub from Canada. This variety is very disease resistant and prized for its striking 4-inch-long clusters of dark red berries. It is also sweeter than most with large, juicy berries that are great for fresh eating, juice and preserves.

A favorite fruit for many people around the world, most of us Americans have not had the opportunity to taste these delicious berries. Beautiful additions to your yard or landscape, these upright growing shrubs are attractive in bloom and a striking sight when fruiting, with large clusters of pink, red, white or black berries cascading down the heavily laden branches. Currants are rich in antioxidants and have a much higher vitamin C content than oranges.

Latin Name: Ribes rubrum
Site and Soil: Currants like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 40º F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 3-5 ft. in height
Bloom Time: March-April
Ripening Time: July
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Color: Dark red
Yield: 10-20 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Fairly resistant to most insect and fungal pests of the genus Ribes.
USDA Zone: 3-8