Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial, Shrub
  
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
Laos, Southern China, Taiwan, Vietnam
  
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
  
Not available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
In Summer
Alternate Days
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
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
  
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
  
Rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers
  
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 Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
  
Rosa laevigata
  
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
  
Cherokee Rose
  
In Hindi
सेब
  
Cherokee rose
  
In German
Gala Apfel
  
Die Cherokee-Rose
  
In French
Gala
  
Le rosier des Cherokees
  
In Spanish
Gala
  
rosa cherokee
  
In Greek
Gala
  
Cherokee rose
  
In Portuguese
Gala
  
Cherokee rose
  
In Polish
Gala
  
Cherokee rose
  
In Latin
Gala
  
Cherokee rose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Malus
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Cherokee Rose
Season and care of Gala Apple and Cherokee Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Cherokee Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Cherokee Rose season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Cherokee Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherokee Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Gala Apple and Cherokee Rose Physical Information
Gala Apple and Cherokee Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cherokee Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Cherokee Rose are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Cherokee Rose flower color: White
- Cherokee Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Gala Apple and Cherokee Rose
Care of Gala Apple and Cherokee Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Cherokee Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cherokee Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.