Zitavia Currant

PROHIBITED TO DE, ME, MI, NC, NH & WV. Permit required for MA and NJ.

Ribes rubrum 'Zitavia'

Zitavia white currants are a surefire winner! Grown extensively in eastern Europe and the Netherlands, this German heirloom variety is extremely cold resistant and one of the earliest ripening of the white currants. Heavy bearing and durable, Zitavia is prized for its ease of harvest and processing, making it one of the most widely grown commercial varieties on the market.

Cold hardy to USDA Zone: 3 (-40F)

Grow Height: 6' to 8'

Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade in warm summer regions

Ripening Time: Early Summer

Pollination: Self Fertile; yields will increase with a different R. rubrum variety

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