Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, 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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Alternate Days
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Cats
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
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
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Hardy Kiwi
In German
Gala Apfel
Hardy Kiwi
In Spanish
Gala
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Gala
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Gala
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Gala
hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Gala Apple and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Gala Apple and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Gala Apple and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gala Apple and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Gala Apple and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.