Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
common pear
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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 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
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
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, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Common Name
Black Currant
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
In Hindi
Black Currant
Seckel Pear
In German
Black Currant
Kultur-Birne
In French
groseille noire
Poirier commun
In Spanish
negro Grosella
peral europeo, peral común
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Seckel Pear
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Seckel Pear
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
nigrum currants
Seckel Pear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Black Currant and Seckel Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Seckel Pear? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Seckel Pear. Black Currant has thorns and Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Seckel Pear
Season and care of Black Currant and Seckel Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Seckel Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Seckel Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Seckel Pear is Neutral.
Black Currant and Seckel Pear Physical Information
Black Currant and Seckel Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Seckel Pear are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Seckel Pear flower color: White
- Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Currant and Seckel Pear
Care of Black Currant and Seckel Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.