Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Red Currant
Plum
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Pflaume
In French
Groseille
prune
In Spanish
Grosella
ciruela
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Groselha
ameixa
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Śliwka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Currant and Plum
Season and care of Red Currant and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Plum season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Red Currant and Plum Physical Information
Red Currant and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Plum are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Red Currant and Plum
Care of Red Currant and Plum 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 Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.