Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In German
Gala Apfel
Zwetschgen
In French
Gala
prune de Damas
In Spanish
Gala
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
Gala
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Gala
damson ameixa
In Latin
Gala
damson plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Damson
Season and care of Gala Apple and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Damson season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gala Apple and Damson Physical Information
Gala Apple and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Damson are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gala Apple and Damson
Care of Gala Apple and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Damson 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.