Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Red Currant
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Red Currant
Chokecherry
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Chokecherry
In French
Groseille
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Grosella
Chokecherry
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Groselha
Chokecherry
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Chokecherry
In Latin
red RIBES
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Currant and Chokecherry
Season and care of Red Currant and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Chokecherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Chokecherry Physical Information
Red Currant and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Chokecherry are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color: Not Available
- Chokecherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Red Currant and Chokecherry
Care of Red Currant and Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.