Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Asthma
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Red Currant
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
Red Currant
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Rowan Tree
In French
Groseille
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Grosella
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Groselha
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Rowan Tree
In Latin
red RIBES
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Red Currant and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Rowan Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Red Currant and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Rowan Tree
Care of Red Currant and Rowan 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 Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.