Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
fuji, jonathan apple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Wind
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, scurvy, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Malpighia emarginata
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In Hindi
Acerola Tree
सेब
In German
Acerola Baum
Gala Apfel
In French
Acerola Arbre
Gala
In Spanish
Árbol de acerola
Gala
In Greek
Acerola Δέντρο
Gala
In Portuguese
Árvore acerola
Gala
In Polish
Acerola Drzewo
Gala
In Latin
Acerola ligno
Gala
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Malpighiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available, Paperveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Acerola and Gala Apple
Season and care of Acerola and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Acerola and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acerola season is Spring and Summer and Gala Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Acerola is Loam, Sand and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Acerola is Alkaline and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Acerola and Gala Apple Physical Information
Acerola and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Acerola and Gala Apple are as follows:
Acerola flower color: Pink
Acerola leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Acerola and Gala Apple
Care of Acerola and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acerola pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.