A unique white currant from France, Bar-Le-Duc White Currant produces profuse clusters of large and very sweet, translucent white berries, good for fresh eating and preserves. Easy to grow and disease resistant, this valuable variety forms an attractive, upright growing shrub.

Latin Name: Ribes rubrum
Site and Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained soil with full to partial sun.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 3-6 ft. in height and width
Bloom Time: March-April
Ripening Time: June- July
Pests & Diseases: Primus is fairly resistant to most insect and fungal pests of the genus Ribes. White Pine Blister Rust can be a problem for Black Currant in Certain Midwestern states. Other Currant species are not bothered by this disease. Check with your local university extension service for details.
USDA Zone: 3-8

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White Imperial Currant is an elegant fruiting hedge that produces heavy crops of beautiful, white, translucent fruit with a pink blush. Berries are high in vitamin C and produced in loose clusters.

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. Plant one of each color!

Latin Name: Ribes sanguineum
Site and Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained soil with full to partial sun.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 5-6 ft. in height and 4′-5′ in width
Bloom Time: March-April
Ripening Time: June- July
Pests & Diseases: White Imperial is fairly resistant to most insect and fungal pests of the genus Ribes.
USDA Zone: 3-8

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White Transparent Currant is another delicious currant that features large clusters of sweet translucent white berries.

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: Currants are self-fertile.
Hardiness: Currants are hardy to minus 40º F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 3-5 ft. in height
Taste: Sweet
Bloom Time: March-April
Ripening Time: July
Yield: 10-20 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: White Transparent is not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 3-8

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Add this outstanding new Slovakian variety to your garden! Blanka White Currant bears spectacular clusters of very large, juicy, sweet and flavorful, translucent berries.

Latin Name: Ribes rubrum
Site and Soil: Currants like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Currants are self-fertile.
Hardiness: Currants are hardy to minus 40° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 3-5 ft. in height
Taste: Juicy, sweet
Bloom Time: March-April
Ripening Time: July
Yield: 10-20 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Blanka is not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 3-8

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Swedish White Currant is prized for its very attractive, flavorful, sweet, and translucent berries. Covering this small shrub, the striking berries hang in long clusters and ripen in mid-July.

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: Currants are self-fertile.
Hardiness: Currants are hardy to minus 40° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 3-5 ft. in height
Taste: Sweet, flavorful
Fruit Skin: Translucent
Bloom Time: March-April
Ripening Time: July
Yield: 10-20 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: White Pearl is not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 3-8

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White Pearl Currant is a classic from Holland. Enjoy its attractive, upright form and its sweet and flavorful berries. European gardeners have grown and appreciated White Pearl’s translucent, beautiful, large and tasty fruit for many years.

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
Yield: 10-20 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: White Pearl is not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 3-8

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Primus White Currant is a stunning fruiting hedge that produces heavy crops of incredibly sweet berries that are high in vitamin C. It is cold hardy to zone 3.

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: Moderately fertile, well-drained soil with full to partial sun.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 3-6 ft. in height and width
Bloom Time: March-April
Ripening Time: June- July
Pests & Diseases: Primus is fairly resistant to most insect and fungal pests of the genus Ribes. White Pine Blister Rust can be a problem for Black Currant in Certain Midwestern states. Other Currant species are not bothered by this disease. Check with your local university extension service for details.
USDA Zone: 3-8

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A newer white currant selection from Northwoods Nursery, Zitavia is a disease resistant cultivar with large berries born on long clusters.

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 40° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 3-5 ft. in height
Bloom Time: March-April
Ripening Time: July
Yield: 10-20 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: White Pearl is not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 3-8

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