Ben Lomond Black Currant (Ribes nigrum 'Ben Lomond') potted_trees_bushes_fall_2024 It's cold hardy to zone

It's cold hardy to zone 3 and scab resistance

Hardiness: Zone 3

Note that a walnut tree's roots produce a chemical called juglone

supporting both mid and late season pollination

Plants form clumps with arrow shaped leaves that are edible in spring and summer

Ben Lomond Black Currant (Ribes nigrum 'Ben Lomond') potted_trees_bushes_fall_2024 It's cold hardy to zoneBen Lomond black currant was the first cultivar in the 'Ben' series, released in 1972. The goal of the Scottish Crop Research Institute was to create varieties with improved frost resistance, high yields, and compact growth. It's a mid to late season variety, created by crossing the 'Baldwin' and 'Magnus' cultivars. This variety is particularly appreciated for its large, high quality black berries that have a robust flavour, ideal for both fresh