Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Maple shaped
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Red Currant
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Red Currant
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Red Maple Tree
In French
Groseille
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Grosella
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Groselha
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
red RIBES
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Currant and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Red Currant and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Red Maple Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Red Currant and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Currant and Red Maple Tree
Care of Red Currant and Red Maple 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 Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
