Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
United States, Central United States
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
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, Water during dry weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Allergy
Asthma
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Red Currant
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Red Currant
Shingle Oak
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Kies Eiche
In French
Groseille
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Grosella
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Groselha
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
gont Oak
In Latin
red RIBES
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Red Currant and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Shingle Oak season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Red Currant and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Currant and Shingle Oak
Care of Red Currant and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.