White Pearl Currant

Ribes rubrum ‘White Pearl’

 

A sweet and tasty, large white translucent juicy berry with a slight golden-pink hue. Sweeter than black and red varieties. Excellent for fresh eating and processing.

 

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Height: 3-5′ (0.9 – 1.5 m)

Spread: 3 – 5′ (0.9 – 1.5 m)

Light Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade

Hardiness Zone: 2

Foliage Colour: Green

Fall Foliage: Yellow-Orange

Growth Habit: Upright and Compact

Flower Colour:  Green-Yellow

Blooms: Spring

Fruit Colour: Pearl-White, slightly pink

Fruit Size: 1cm (0.4″)

Fruit Timing: Early August

Fruit Use: Baking, Canning, Preserves, Sauces

Key Features: Edible Fruit

Landscape Uses: Orchard, Hedge

Pollination: Self-Fertile but produces more fruit with pollinator