Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
ditches, vacant lots, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water frequently while growing
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Anthracnose, Aphids, bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Lily Beetle, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Deers
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
RUBUS 'Apache'
Common Name
Black Currant
Blackberry
In Hindi
Black Currant
ब्लैकबेरी
In German
Black Currant
Brombeere
In French
groseille noire
la mûre
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Mora
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Amora preta
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Jeżyna
In Latin
nigrum currants
Etiam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Rubeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Currant and Blackberry
Season and care of Black Currant and Blackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Blackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Blackberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Currant and Blackberry Physical Information
Black Currant and Blackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Blackberry height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Blackberry are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Blackberry flower color: White
- Blackberry leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Blackberry
Care of Black Currant and Blackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackberry 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 Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.