Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Asia
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-8
Sunset Zone
-
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs watering once a week, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Black Currant
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Black Currant
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Black Currant
Fireglow Maple
In French
groseille noire
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Fireglow arce
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
fireglow Klon
In Latin
nigrum currants
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Grossulariaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Black Currant and Fireglow Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Fireglow Maple? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Fireglow Maple. Black Currant has thorns and Fireglow Maple 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 Fireglow Maple 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 Fireglow Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Black Currant and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Black Currant and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Black Currant and Fireglow Maple
Care of Black Currant and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.