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Red Currant vs Chito Haskap (Honeyberry)Ribes rubrum Lonicera caerulea Chito SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
Red Currant is a deciduous shrub native to western Europe. It features five-lobed, maple-like leaves, and bright red berries that can be used in jams, sauces, and fresh eating.
The Chito Haskap is a fruit-bearing shrub with large, tart-sweet berries that are ready for harvest in late June and into July. This shrub blooms in spring with small white flowers, and has medium-firm berries. Their taste is typically described as something between a raspberry and a blueberry. RED CURRANT QUICK FACTSCHITO HASKAP (HONEYBERRY) QUICK FACTS
Berries:
oval
Fruit size:
large
Firmness:
medium
Flavor:
tart/sweet
Harvest:
late june/july
Flowers:
white
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Other Names:
blue stuart honeyberry
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