Consort Currant

Consort (Ribes nigrumXR. ussuriense) has large strong flavored sweet black fruits that are one of the highest in antioxidants. Vigorous and very cold hardy bush was bred by Ag Canada and is considered white pine rust immune. Best pollinated by Titania or Crusader.

USDA Zone: 3-7

Consort black currants are ideal for jams and preserves with clusters of medium-sized, black, sweet-tart musky fruits ripening in late summer. Blooming in spring this currant is 4-5' at maturity enjoying full/partial sun.