Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
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
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Red Currant
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Red Currant
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Groseille
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Grosella
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Groselha
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
red RIBES
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Red Currant and White Cedar
Season and care of Red Currant and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and White Cedar season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and White Cedar Physical Information
Red Currant and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and White Cedar are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and White Cedar
Care of Red Currant and White Cedar 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 White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.