Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
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
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Black Currant
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
Black Currant
चीकू
In German
Black Currant
Breiapfelbaum
In French
groseille noire
Sapotillier
In Spanish
negro Grosella
chicle
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
sapodilla
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
sapodilla
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
nigrum currants
sapodilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sapotoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Currant and Sapodilla
Season and care of Black Currant and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Black Currant and Sapodilla Physical Information
Black Currant and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Sapodilla are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Currant and Sapodilla
Care of Black Currant and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
