Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
United States, Central United States
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
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
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam
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
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Black Currant
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Black Currant
Shingle Oak
In German
Black Currant
Kies Eiche
In French
groseille noire
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
negro Grosella
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Shingle Oak
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
gont Oak
In Latin
nigrum currants
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Currant and Shingle Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Shingle Oak? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Shingle Oak. Black Currant has thorns and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Black Currant and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Black Currant and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Currant and Shingle Oak
Care of Black Currant and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.