Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
fuji, jonathan apple
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Bacterial Diseases, Black rot, Fungal Diseases
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
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Pyrus Communis
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Forelle Pear, Forellenbirne, Pear
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In Hindi
Forelle Pear
सेब
In German
Forelle Pear
Gala Apfel
In French
Forelle Pear
Gala
In Spanish
Forelle Pear
Gala
In Greek
Forelle Pear
Gala
In Portuguese
Forelle Pear
Gala
In Polish
Forelle Pear
Gala
In Latin
Forelle Pear
Gala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Forelle Pear and Gala Apple
Season and care of Forelle Pear and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Forelle Pear and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Forelle Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gala Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Forelle Pear is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Forelle Pear is Neutral and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Forelle Pear and Gala Apple Physical Information
Forelle Pear and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Forelle Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Forelle Pear and Gala Apple are as follows:
Forelle Pear flower color: White
Forelle Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Forelle Pear and Gala Apple
Care of Forelle Pear and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Forelle Pear pruning is done 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 Forelle Pear 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.