Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
United States, Central United States
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, 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
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, 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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
White Currant
Shingle Oak
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Kies Eiche
In French
Ribes sativum
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
grosella blanca
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
white currant
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
Shingle Oak
In Polish
biała porzeczka
gont Oak
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Currant and Shingle Oak
Season and care of White Currant and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Shingle Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Currant and Shingle Oak Physical Information
White Currant and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Shingle Oak are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of White Currant and Shingle Oak
Care of White Currant and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.