Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Bark
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Red Currant
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Red Currant
Overcup ओक
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Overcup Oak
In French
Groseille
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Grosella
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Groselha
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Overcup Dąb
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Red Currant and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Red Currant and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Overcup Oak season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Red Currant and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Overcup Oak
Care of Red Currant and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.