Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
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
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
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Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Red Currant
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
Red Currant
Pinus strobus
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
Groseille
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
Grosella
Pinus strobus
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Groselha
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
red RIBES
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Red Currant and White Pine
Season and care of Red Currant and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and White Pine season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and White Pine Physical Information
Red Currant and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and White Pine are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Red Currant and White Pine
Care of Red Currant and White Pine 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 Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.