Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Juglans nigra
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
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, Requires regular watering
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
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 early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Red Currant
Black Walnut
In Hindi
Red Currant
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Groseille
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Grosella
nogal negro
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Groselha
nogueira preta
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
red RIBES
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Juglandales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Black Walnut
Season and care of Red Currant and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Black Walnut season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Black Walnut Physical Information
Red Currant and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Black Walnut are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Black Walnut
Care of Red Currant and Black Walnut 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 Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, 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 Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.