ZonePlant
White Imperial white currant

berry variety in zone 4a

White Imperial white currant in zone 4a

White Imperial · Ribes rubrum

Zone
4a -30°F to -25°F
Growing season
120 days
Chill needed
800 to 1500 below 45°F
Days to harvest
70 to 90

The verdict

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About White Imperial

Sweet-tart, mild, translucent pale-yellow berries; fresh dessert with cream, jelly. The sweetest of the currants, eats like a delicate grape. Heritage American variety.

Critical timing for zone 4a

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Common challenges in zone 4a

  • Late frosts damage early bloomers
  • Limited peach varieties

Modified care for zone 4a

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White Imperial in adjacent zones

Other white currant varieties for zone 4a

Frequently asked questions

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Will White Imperial white currant grow in zone 4a?

Yes. White Imperial is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 6b, which includes zone 4a.

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Are there enough chill hours in zone 4a?

White Currant needs 800 to 1500 chill hours. Zone 4a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.

Image: "Grosello rojo (Ribes rubrum), Múnich, Alemania, 2012-06-07, DD 01", by Diego Delso, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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