Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
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
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Red Currant
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Red Currant
Paperbark tree
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Paperbark tree
In French
Groseille
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Grosella
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Groselha
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Paperbark tree
In Latin
red RIBES
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Red Currant and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Paperbark Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Red Currant and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Paperbark Tree
Care of Red Currant and Paperbark 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 Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.