Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Fruit
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
White Currant
Sour cherry
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Sauerkirsche
In French
Ribes sativum
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
grosella blanca
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
white currant
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
Ginja
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Currant and Sour Cherry
Season and care of White Currant and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
White Currant and Sour Cherry Physical Information
White Currant and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Sour Cherry are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Currant and Sour Cherry
Care of White Currant and Sour Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.