Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southern Europe
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Purple, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Heart-shaped
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Average Water Needs
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Cercis siliquastrum
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Judas Tree
In German
Gala Apfel
Judasbaum
In French
Gala
Judas arbre
In Spanish
Gala
Árbol de Judas
In Greek
Gala
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Gala
Árvore de Judas
In Polish
Gala
Judasz Drzewo
In Latin
Gala
Iudas ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Judas Tree
Season and care of Gala Apple and Judas Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Judas Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Judas Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Gala Apple and Judas Tree Physical Information
Gala Apple and Judas Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Judas Tree are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
- Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gala Apple and Judas Tree
Care of Gala Apple and Judas Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.