Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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 to control growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
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
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
ALOPECURUS
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Foxtail Grass
In Hindi
सेब
Foxtail Grass
In German
Gala Apfel
Foxtail Grass
In French
Gala
Foxtail Grass
In Spanish
Gala
Hierba de cola de zorra
In Greek
Gala
αλωπέκουρου Grass
In Portuguese
Gala
grama de foxtail
In Latin
Gala
panicum Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
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 Foxtail Grass
Season and care of Gala Apple and Foxtail Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Foxtail Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Foxtail Grass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Foxtail Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gala Apple and Foxtail Grass Physical Information
Gala Apple and Foxtail Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Foxtail Grass are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
- Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Gala Apple and Foxtail Grass
Care of Gala Apple and Foxtail Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.