Jostaberry
Ribes x culverwellii

Family: Grossulariaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1.5 m high and spreads 1.5 m wide. The leaves are hairy and have 3-5 lobes. The fruit are downy and in clusters. They are red-black and seedless.

There are about 150 Ribes species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Europe, Lithuania, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are used for jam, juice, preserves, syrups and cordial.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

A cross between Ribes nigrum x Ribes uva-crispa;