Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
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Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
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
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
Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Asthma
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
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
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Red Currant
Sassafras
In Hindi
Red Currant
Sassafras
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Sassafras
In French
Groseille
Sassafras
In Spanish
Grosella
Sasafrás
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
Groselha
sassafrás
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Sassafras
In Latin
red RIBES
Sassafras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Sassafras
Season and care of Red Currant and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Sassafras season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Sassafras Physical Information
Red Currant and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Sassafras are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Sassafras
Care of Red Currant and Sassafras 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 Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.