Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Western Asia
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
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
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
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
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
White Currant
मीठी चेरी
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Süße Kirsche
In French
Ribes sativum
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
grosella blanca
Cereza dulce
In Greek
white currant
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
Cereja doce
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
dulcis cerasus
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 Sweet Cherry
Season and care of White Currant and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Sweet Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
White Currant and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
White Currant and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of White Currant and Sweet Cherry
Care of White Currant and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.