Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Mediterranean
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Artichoke
In German
Gala Apfel
Artischocke
In Spanish
Gala
Alcachofa
In Portuguese
Gala
Alcachofra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Artichoke
Season and care of Gala Apple and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Artichoke season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Gala Apple and Artichoke Physical Information
Gala Apple and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Artichoke are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Gala Apple and Artichoke
Care of Gala Apple and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.