Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
not available
fuji, jonathan apple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
सेब
In German
crimson pygmy
Gala Apfel
In French
crimson pygmy
Gala
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
Gala
In Greek
crimson pygmy
Gala
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Gala
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Gala
In Latin
crimson pygmy
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 Crimson Pygmy and Gala Apple
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gala Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Gala Apple Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Gala Apple are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Gala Apple
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Crimson Pygmy 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.