Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
Sunset Zone
-
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium
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, Partial shade
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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
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
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
Malus domestica Wolf River
Common Name
Black Currant
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Wolf River Apple
In Hindi
Black Currant
Wolf River Apple
In German
Black Currant
Wolf River Apple
In French
groseille noire
Wolf River Apple
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Wolf River Apple
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Wolf River Apple
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Wolf River Apple
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Wolf River Apple
In Latin
nigrum currants
Wolf River Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Currant and Wolf River Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Wolf River Apple? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Wolf River Apple. Black Currant has thorns and Wolf River Apple 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 Wolf River Apple 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 Wolf River Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Wolf River Apple
Season and care of Black Currant and Wolf River Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Wolf River Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wolf River Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Wolf River Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wolf River Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Currant and Wolf River Apple Physical Information
Black Currant and Wolf River Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wolf River Apple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Wolf River Apple are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Wolf River Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wolf River Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Wolf River Apple
Care of Black Currant and Wolf River Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wolf River Apple 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 Wolf River Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.