Willoughby Black Currant

Willoughby bears glossy black currants with a milder, sweeter flavour than many black currants. The fruit is useful fresh or cooked. The shrub reaches about 5 feet tall and grows in sun or partial shade.

Cold Hardiness Zone: 3

Mature Height: 5 ft

Fruit Colour: Glossy black

Pollination: Self fertile; the nursery recommends another black currant for improved production.

Site: Sun to partial shade; some shade in hot summer climates.