Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Black Currant
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Black Currant
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Black Currant
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
groseille noire
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
nigrum currants
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Currant and Bird Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Bird Cherry. Black Currant has thorns and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Black Currant and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Black Currant and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Currant and Bird Cherry
Care of Black Currant and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.