- Loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C
- 1.5 - 5kg from a single bush
- Edible hedge
Sprigs of shiny black round, juicy berries and fruit is borne on last season wood.
Shrub of multi-stemmed canes with large soft green leaves which when crushed have a strong currant fragrance.
Magnus has a tart, sharp taste. They do sweeten when fully ripe. Can be eaten fresh but most commonly are made into jelly, jam, juice, ice cream, cordial and liqueur.
Self-fertile.