Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
India, Southeast Asia
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
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Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, 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 ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
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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
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
सेब
Tabernaemontana
In German
Gala Apfel
Tabernaemontana
In French
Gala
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Gala
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Gala
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Gala
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Gala
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Gala
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Malus
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Gala Apple and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Crape Jasmine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Gala Apple and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Gala Apple and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gala Apple and Crape Jasmine
Care of Gala Apple and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.