Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America
Types
-
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-8
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Black Currant
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
Black Currant
Quaking Aspen
In German
Black Currant
Zitterpappel
In French
groseille noire
tremble
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
nigrum currants
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Currant and Quaking Aspen
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Quaking Aspen? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Quaking Aspen. Black Currant has thorns and Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Black Currant and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Currant and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Black Currant and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Quaking Aspen flower color:
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Currant and Quaking Aspen
Care of Black Currant and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.