Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Crown rot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bumblebees, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Iron, Phosphorus
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Jelly, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Rubus canadensis
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Thornless Blackberry
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Thornless blackberry
White Currant
In German
Rubus canadensis
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Rubus canadensis
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Rubus canadensis
grosella blanca
In Greek
Rubus canadensis
white currant
In Portuguese
Rubus canadensis
groselha-branca
In Polish
Bezkolcowej Blackberry
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Thornless Rubus
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
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 Thornless Blackberry and White Currant
Season and care of Thornless Blackberry and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Thornless Blackberry and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thornless Blackberry season is Spring and White Currant season is Spring. The type of soil for Thornless Blackberry is Loam and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Thornless Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Thornless Blackberry and White Currant Physical Information
Thornless Blackberry and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Thornless Blackberry height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Thornless Blackberry and White Currant are as follows:
Thornless Blackberry flower color: White
Thornless Blackberry leaf color: Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Thornless Blackberry and White Currant
Care of Thornless Blackberry and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thornless Blackberry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Thornless Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.