Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Myrtus communis
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
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
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, 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 after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Red Currant
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
Red Currant
Common myrtle
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Myrte
In French
Groseille
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
Grosella
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Groselha
murta comum
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
red RIBES
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Red Currant and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Common Myrtle season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Red Currant and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Common Myrtle
Care of Red Currant and Common Myrtle 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 Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots 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 Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.