Ben Alder Black Currant (Ribes nigrum)

Ben Alder black currant produces uniform clusters of dark purple berries with concentrated juice suited to pressing, preserves, and freezing. The moderately vigorous upright shrubs are productive and keep a relatively narrow form.

Ben Alder has good tolerance to powdery mildew and leaf spot and performs reliably in exposed or closely planted sites.

Cold Hardiness Zone: 3