Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
सेब
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Gala Apfel
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Gala
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Gala
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Gala
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Gala
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Gala
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Gala
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Gala Apple and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gala Apple and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Gala Apple and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Gala Apple and Big leaf Maple
Care of Gala Apple and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.