Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Asia, China
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
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
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Black Currant
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
Black Currant
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Black Currant
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
groseille noire
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
nigrum currants
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Currant and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Black Currant and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Black Currant and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Black Currant and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Currant and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Black Currant and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.