Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Malus domestica, Crispin Apple
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
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, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
broad, flat
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Dry root rot, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Asthma
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
constipation, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Application in Furniture, Sauces, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
MALUS domestica 'Mutsu'
Common Name
Red Currant
Apple, Cider Apple, Mutsu Apple, Yellow Eating Apple,Crispin apple
In Hindi
Red Currant
साइडर सेब
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Crispin Apfel
In French
Groseille
cidre de pomme
In Spanish
Grosella
sidra de manzana
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Cider Apple
In Portuguese
Groselha
sidra de maçã
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Apple Cider
In Latin
red RIBES
Cider Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Mutsu Apple
Season and care of Red Currant and Mutsu Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Mutsu Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Mutsu Apple season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Mutsu Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Mutsu Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Mutsu Apple Physical Information
Red Currant and Mutsu Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mutsu Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Mutsu Apple are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Mutsu Apple flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Mutsu Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Mutsu Apple
Care of Red Currant and Mutsu 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 Mutsu Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mutsu Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.