Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Freesia
In German
Gala Apfel
Freesie
In Portuguese
Gala
freesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Freesia
Season and care of Gala Apple and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Freesia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Gala Apple and Freesia Physical Information
Gala Apple and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Freesia are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Gala Apple and Freesia
Care of Gala Apple and Freesia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.