Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Humid climates
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
-
Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
Red Currant
In Hindi
Pin Oak
Red Currant
In German
Pin-Eichen
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Pin Oak
Groseille
In Spanish
pin Oak
Grosella
In Greek
pin Oak
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
Groselha
In Polish
pin Oak
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Quercus
red RIBES
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pin Oak and Red Currant
Season and care of Pin Oak and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Pin Oak and Red Currant Physical Information
Pin Oak and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and Red Currant are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Pin Oak and Red Currant
Care of Pin Oak and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.