Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
United States, Mexico
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
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
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In German
Gala Apfel
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Gala
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Gala
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Gala
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Gala
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Malus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Gala Apple and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Boston Ivy season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gala Apple and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Gala Apple and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Gala Apple and Boston Ivy
Care of Gala Apple and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.