Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Common Name
Red Currant
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
In Hindi
Red Currant
हिम चम्पा
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Magnolienbaum
In French
Groseille
magnolia
In Spanish
Grosella
árbol de magnolia
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Magnolia δέντρο
In Portuguese
Groselha
magnólia
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
magnolia drzewa
In Latin
red RIBES
Magnolia lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Magnolia Tree
Season and care of Red Currant and Magnolia Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Magnolia Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Magnolia Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Magnolia Tree Physical Information
Red Currant and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Magnolia Tree are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Magnolia Tree
Care of Red Currant and Magnolia Tree 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 Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.