Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
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Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
White Currant
Macaw
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Ara
In French
Ribes sativum
ara
In Spanish
grosella blanca
guacamayo
In Greek
white currant
μακώ
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
arara
In Polish
biała porzeczka
ara
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
Ara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Currant and Macaw
Season and care of White Currant and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Macaw season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
White Currant and Macaw Physical Information
White Currant and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Macaw are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of White Currant and Macaw
Care of White Currant and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.