Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
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
Needs watering once a week
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
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Scale Insects, Snails
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for flooring, cabinet making
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Common Name
Black Currant
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
In Hindi
Black Currant
मैगनोलिया
In German
Black Currant
Umbrella Tree
In French
groseille noire
Umbrella Tree
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Árbol de paraguas
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Umbrella Tree
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Árvore de guarda-chuva
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Umbrella Tree
In Latin
nigrum currants
O lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
-
Magnolioideae
Properties of Black Currant and Umbrella Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Umbrella Tree? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Umbrella Tree. Black Currant has thorns and Umbrella Tree 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 Umbrella Tree 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 Umbrella Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Umbrella Tree
Season and care of Black Currant and Umbrella Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Umbrella Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Currant and Umbrella Tree Physical Information
Black Currant and Umbrella Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Umbrella Tree are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
- Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Care of Black Currant and Umbrella Tree
Care of Black Currant and Umbrella Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.