Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
not available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Orange, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Chewing and Boring Insects, Fungal Diseases, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
PRUNUS x yedoensis
Common Name
Red Currant
Yoshino Cherry
In Hindi
Red Currant
योशिनो चेरी
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Yoshino-Kirsche
In French
Groseille
cerise Yoshino
In Spanish
Grosella
Yoshino cerezo
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Yoshino κεράσι
In Portuguese
Groselha
Yoshino cereja
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Yoshino wiśniowe
In Latin
red RIBES
Yoshino Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Red Currant and Yoshino Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Red Currant and Yoshino Cherry? We provide you with everything About Red Currant and Yoshino Cherry. Red Currant doesn't have thorns and Yoshino Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Red Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Red Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma and Yoshino Cherry has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Currant and Yoshino Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Currant and Yoshino Cherry
Season and care of Red Currant and Yoshino Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Yoshino Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Yoshino Cherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Yoshino Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Yoshino Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Yoshino Cherry Physical Information
Red Currant and Yoshino Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Yoshino Cherry height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Yoshino Cherry are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Yoshino Cherry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Yoshino Cherry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Yoshino Cherry
Care of Red Currant and Yoshino 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 Yoshino Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yoshino Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.