aka Black Currant
'Whistler' produces high yields of small to medium sized high quality fruit full of Vitamin C. Ripe around December-January. Vigorous with good disease resistance and cold tolerance. Grow in sun or part shade in deep acid soil for best results. Deciduous.
Black currants will grow in sun or semi-shade. They like deep acid soil that does not completely dry out in summer. They fruit on the new growth that has developed after pruning.
Currant Black Whistler
Expected Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
Wairere Nursery
826 Gordonton Road, R D 1, Hamilton 3281 Ph: (07) 824 3430 Email: