This vigorous American hybrid is easy to grow in much of the nation
like bunches of kiwi-flavored seedless grapes
Usually begins fruiting in year 2-3 with an average of 2 pounds of fruit
once established it can handle freezes with no problem and will regrow year after year
it is a cousin to Pinot Noir
Orus 8 Goose/Currant Features_June Bearing This vigorous American hybrid isRibes nidigrolaria 'Orus 8' BLACK CURRANT GOOSEBERRY HYBRIDS ARE PROHIBITED TO DE, ME, NC, NJ, WV, VA, MI, MA, OH& RI. Rust resistant varieties may be shipped to OH & MI(With Permit) Orus 8 is a new jostaberry (pronounced yust a berry) variety from the Germplasm Repository for the genus Ribes at Corvallis, OR. Jostaberry, a complex cross of a black currant and gooseberry species, is a durable, carefree grower in many regions. The seedless fruit is