Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
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Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
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
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Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Red Currant
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Red Currant
red alder
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
rot-Erle
In French
Groseille
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Grosella
aliso rojo
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Groselha
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
czerwony olcha
In Latin
red RIBES
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Red Alder
Season and care of Red Currant and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Red Alder season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Red Alder Physical Information
Red Currant and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Red Alder are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Red Alder
Care of Red Currant and Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.