Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Goldrush apple tree, Gala apple tree, Fuji apple tree
fuji, jonathan apple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Wildlife
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Urticaria, Vomiting
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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 animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
High cholestrol, Indigestion, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Food for animals
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Arkansas Black'
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Apple, Arkansas Black Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In Hindi
Arkansas Black Apple
Tree
सेब
In German
Arkansas Schwarz Apple
Baum
Gala Apfel
In French
Arkansas noir d'Apple
Arbre
Gala
In Spanish
Arkansas Negro de Apple
Árbol
Gala
In Greek
Αρκάνσας Μαύρο της Apple
Δέντρο
Gala
In Portuguese
Arkansas Preto da Apple
Árvore
Gala
In Polish
Arkansas Czarny jabłko
Drzewo
Gala
In Latin
Texas Niger Apple
Arbor
Gala
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arkansas Black Apple and Gala Apple
Season and care of Arkansas Black Apple and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Arkansas Black Apple and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arkansas Black Apple season is Spring and Fall and Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Arkansas Black Apple is Loam and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Arkansas Black Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Arkansas Black Apple and Gala Apple Physical Information
Arkansas Black Apple and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Arkansas Black Apple height is 180.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Arkansas Black Apple and Gala Apple are as follows:
Arkansas Black Apple flower color: White and Pink
Arkansas Black Apple leaf color: Green
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Arkansas Black Apple and Gala Apple
Care of Arkansas Black Apple and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arkansas Black Apple pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Arkansas Black Apple 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.