Description
Ribes rubrum ‘Zitavia’
Zitavia White Currant is an early ripening variety known for its heavy crops of large, translucent white berries. The fruit is sweet, mild, and flavorful, making it excellent for fresh eating, desserts, preserves, and processing. Originally from Germany and widely grown in Europe, Zitavia is valued for its strong disease resistance, reliable productivity, and ease of harvest. This upright shrub is hardy and easy to grow, producing abundant clusters of pale berries early in the season.
USDA Zone: 3–8
Pollination: Self-fertile, but yields improve with another variety nearby
Time to productivity: 1–2 years from planting.
Ripening time: Early summer.
Size: Grows to 6-8′ tall