Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
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A1, A2, A3, 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
Red
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
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
RUBUS 'Amity'
Common Name
Black Currant
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
In Hindi
Black Currant
Raspberry
In German
Black Currant
Himbeere
In French
groseille noire
Framboise
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Frambuesa
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Framboesa
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Malina
In Latin
nigrum currants
RUBUS IDAEUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Black Currant and Raspberry
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Raspberry? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Raspberry. Black Currant has thorns and Raspberry 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 Raspberry 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 Raspberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Raspberry
Season and care of Black Currant and Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Currant and Raspberry Physical Information
Black Currant and Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Raspberry are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Raspberry flower color: White
- Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Raspberry
Care of Black Currant and Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raspberry 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 Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.