Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
White Currant
Chokecherry
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Chokecherry
In French
Ribes sativum
Chokecherry
In Spanish
grosella blanca
Chokecherry
In Greek
white currant
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
Chokecherry
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Chokecherry
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of White Currant and Chokecherry
Season and care of White Currant and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Chokecherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Currant and Chokecherry Physical Information
White Currant and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Chokecherry are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of White Currant and Chokecherry
Care of White Currant and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.