Considered by some to be the best tasting of all currants. White currants are not widely sold. Availability may be a problem. Black Currants Consort was developed in Ottawa, Canada. This variety, along with Crusader and Coronet, are resistant to white pine blister rust.
Consort produces clusters of soft, black berries which possess a sweet, musky flavor.
Plants develop into 4 to 6 foot shrubs. Gooseberries Fruit of European varieties are larger and better flavored than American varieties. However, European varieties are more susceptible to diseases. Most gooseberries grown in home gardens are American varieties. Pixwell originated in North Dakota.