Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Western Asia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
broad, flat
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, 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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 thin branches
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Red Currant
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Red Currant
मीठी चेरी
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Süße Kirsche
In French
Groseille
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Grosella
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Groselha
Cereja doce
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
red RIBES
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Red Currant and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Red Currant and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Sweet Cherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Red Currant and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Red Currant and Sweet Cherry
Care of Red Currant and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.