Pomona Red Currant Pomona red currant is an attractive, upright growing, compact shrub from Canada. Pomona is very disease resistant and prized for its striking 4 inch long clusters of dark red berries. It is also sweeter than most with large, juicy berries that are great for fresh eating, juice and preserves. Latin Name: Ribes rubrum Site and Soil: Currants like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil. Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile. Hardiness: Hardy to minus 40º F. Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting Size at Maturity: 3-5 ft. in height Bloom Time: March-April Ripening Time: July Taste: Sweet Fruit Color: Dark red Yield: 10-20 lbs. Pests & Diseases: Fairly resistant to most insect and fungal pests of the genus Ribes. USDA Zone: 3-8
