Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
fuji, jonathan apple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Barberry
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In German
Burberry
Gala Apfel
In Portuguese
Burberry
Gala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and Gala Apple
Season and care of Barberry and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gala Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Gala Apple Physical Information
Barberry and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Gala Apple are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Barberry and Gala Apple
Care of Barberry and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Barberry 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.