Little Ben Gooseberry

Very compact and productive dwarf sport of Hinomaki Red. Stiff, thorny stems bear large red skinned fruit mid-summer. Grows to 2′-3′ tall and wide. Very mildew resistant. Extremely productive variety producing sweet, dark red fruit with a blueberry-like flavor. Good disease resistance.

Currant and Gooseberry Notes

• Available for pickup at the nursery from early February through the first weekend of November. Pre orders begin early January. Check website for updates.
• Full sun to partial shade
• Grow 4-6′ high, space 4-6′
• Ornamental shrubs easily trained as espalier or standard
• Excellent fruit for fresh eating, jams and cooking
• Ripen in July
• Read about Growing Gooseberries and Currants

Hardy to Zone 3