Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Water elm
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
ULMUS americana
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
American Elm
In Hindi
White Currant
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Weiße Ribisel
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Ribes sativum
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
grosella blanca
olmo americano
In Greek
white currant
American Elm
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
olmo americano
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Currant and Elm
Season and care of White Currant and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Elm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
White Currant and Elm Physical Information
White Currant and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Elm are as follows:
Care of White Currant and Elm
Care of White Currant and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.