Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Cold Regions
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
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
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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 rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Black Raspberry
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Black Raspberry Tree
White Currant
In German
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Noir Arbre Framboise
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
grosella blanca
In Greek
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
white currant
In Portuguese
Árvore framboesa Preto
groselha-branca
In Polish
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Black Raspberry and White Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Black Raspberry and White Currant? We provide you with everything About Black Raspberry and White Currant. Black Raspberry has thorns and White 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 White 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 White Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Raspberry and White Currant
Season and care of Black Raspberry and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Black Raspberry and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Raspberry season is Summer and White Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Raspberry and White Currant Physical Information
Black Raspberry and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Raspberry and White Currant are as follows:
Black Raspberry flower color: White
Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Black Raspberry and White Currant
Care of Black Raspberry and White 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 White 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.