Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Red blotch
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
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Kidney Stone
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, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
सेब
carambola पेड़
In German
Gala Apfel
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Gala
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Gala
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Gala
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Gala
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Gala
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Gala
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Carambola
Season and care of Gala Apple and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Carambola season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Gala Apple and Carambola Physical Information
Gala Apple and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Carambola are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Gala Apple and Carambola
Care of Gala Apple and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.