Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Purple
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Squirrels
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy, Throat itching
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Castanea sativa
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Sweet Chestnut, Chestnut
Black Currant
In Hindi
शाहबलूत का फल
Black Currant
In German
Esskastanie
Black Currant
In French
châtaignier
groseille noire
In Spanish
Castaña dulce
negro Grosella
In Greek
Sweet Chestnut
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Castanheiro
groselha-preta
In Polish
słodki Chestnut
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Dulce Chestnut
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Chestnut and Black Currant
Season and care of Sweet Chestnut and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Chestnut and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Chestnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Chestnut and Black Currant Physical Information
Sweet Chestnut and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Chestnut height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Chestnut and Black Currant are as follows:
Sweet Chestnut flower color: Red and Purple
Sweet Chestnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Chestnut and Black Currant
Care of Sweet Chestnut and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Chestnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.