Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
South America
Types
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Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Irritate the mucus membrane
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Black Currant
Peppertree
In Hindi
Black Currant
Peppertree
In German
Black Currant
Peppertree
In French
groseille noire
Peppertree
In Spanish
negro Grosella
peppertree
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Peppertree
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Peppertree
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Peppertree
In Latin
nigrum currants
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Properties of Black Currant and Peppertree
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Peppertree? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Peppertree. Black Currant has thorns and Peppertree 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 Peppertree 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 Peppertree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Peppertree
Season and care of Black Currant and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Peppertree Physical Information
Black Currant and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Peppertree are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Peppertree
Care of Black Currant and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.