Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
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Habitat
Cold Regions
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Jewel'
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Black Raspberry
Black Currant
In Hindi
Black Raspberry Tree
Black Currant
In German
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
Black Currant
In French
Noir Arbre Framboise
groseille noire
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
negro Grosella
In Greek
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Árvore framboesa Preto
groselha-preta
In Polish
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Niger IDAEUS ligno
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Black Raspberry and Black Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Black Raspberry and Black Currant? We provide you with everything About Black Raspberry and Black Currant. Black Raspberry has thorns and Black Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Black Raspberry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Raspberry has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Black Currant has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes. 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 Raspberry and Black Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Raspberry and Black Currant
Season and care of Black Raspberry and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Black Raspberry and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Raspberry season is Summer and Black Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Raspberry and Black Currant Physical Information
Black Raspberry and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Raspberry and Black Currant are as follows:
Black Raspberry flower color: White
Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Black Raspberry and Black Currant
Care of Black Raspberry and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.