Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
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Eastern Austrian Pine, Western Austrian Pine
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
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A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
PINUS nigra
Common Name
Black Currant
European Black Pine
In Hindi
Black Currant
Austrian Pine
In German
Black Currant
Schwarzkiefer
In French
groseille noire
Pin noir d'Autriche
In Spanish
negro Grosella
pino salgareño
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Η αυστριακή πεύκα
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Pinheiro-larício
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Sosna czarna
In Latin
nigrum currants
Austrian Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Black Currant and Austrian Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Austrian Pine? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Austrian Pine. Black Currant has thorns and Austrian Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Black Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives and Austrian Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Currant and Austrian Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Austrian Pine
Season and care of Black Currant and Austrian Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Austrian Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Austrian Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Austrian Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Austrian Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Austrian Pine Physical Information
Black Currant and Austrian Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Austrian Pine height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Austrian Pine are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Austrian Pine flower color: Green
- Austrian Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Currant and Austrian Pine
Care of Black Currant and Austrian Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Austrian Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Austrian Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.