Clove Currant – Black Topaz
$18.97
Black Topaz is a new selection of Clove Currant with very large fruit. This fruiting shrub blooms in March-April with fragrant yellow flowers followed by uniquely-flavored, black fruit, ripening in July, excellent for fresh eating, juicing, or baking.
Sometimes called Clove Currant because of its deliciously fragrant flowers, Crandall is an easy-to-grow ornamental and fruiting shrub. The early spring clusters of yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers are followed in August by abundant, very large, jet black berries, which are sweet and flavourful with a hint of spice.
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Description
Black Topaz is a new selection of Clove Currant with very large fruit. This fruiting shrub blooms in March-April with fragrant yellow flowers followed by uniquely-flavored, black fruit, ripening in July, excellent for fresh eating, juicing, or baking.
Called Clove Currant because of its deliciously fragrant flowers, Crandall is an easy-to-grow ornamental and fruiting shrub. The early spring clusters of yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers are followed in August by abundant, very large, jet black berries, which are sweet and flavourful with a hint of spice.
Latin Name: Ribes odoratum
Site and Soil: Currants like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description:
Pollination Requirements: Currants are self-fertile.
Hardiness: Zone 3
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: Currants are not bothered by significant pest or disease problems in our region.
