Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
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 rubrum
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Red Currant
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
Red Currant
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
Groseille
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
Grosella
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Groselha
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
red RIBES
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Red Currant and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Black Raspberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Red Currant and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Black Raspberry
Care of Red Currant and Black Raspberry 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 Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.