Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Red Currant
European crab apple
In Hindi
Red Currant
european crab apple
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Groseille
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Grosella
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Groselha
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
red RIBES
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Currant and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Red Currant and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and European Crab Apple season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Red Currant and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Red Currant and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and European Crab Apple
Care of Red Currant and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant 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 European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
