Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
SALIX alba
Common Name
Red Currant
White Willow
In Hindi
Red Currant
White Willow
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Groseille
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Grosella
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Groselha
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
wierzba biała
In Latin
red RIBES
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and White Willow
Season and care of Red Currant and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and White Willow season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and White Willow Physical Information
Red Currant and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and White Willow are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and White Willow
Care of Red Currant and White Willow 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 Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.