Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, 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
Water more in summer
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 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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Red Currant
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Red Currant
Silver Birch
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Weißbirke
In French
Groseille
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Grosella
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Groselha
Silver Birch
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Silver Birch
In Latin
red RIBES
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Silver Birch
Season and care of Red Currant and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Silver Birch season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Silver Birch Physical Information
Red Currant and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Silver Birch are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Currant and Silver Birch
Care of Red Currant and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.