Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Red Currant
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Red Currant
Black Ash plant
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Groseille
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Grosella
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Groselha
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
red RIBES
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Black Ash
Season and care of Red Currant and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Black Ash season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Black Ash Physical Information
Red Currant and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Black Ash are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Black Ash
Care of Red Currant and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.