Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
China
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Remove dead leaves, 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
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Barberry
In German
Gala Apfel
Burberry
In Portuguese
Gala
Burberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Ranunculales
Family
Rosaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Barberry
Season and care of Gala Apple and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Barberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gala Apple and Barberry Physical Information
Gala Apple and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Barberry are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gala Apple and Barberry
Care of Gala Apple and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.