Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Alternate Days
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Food for animals, Used As Food
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, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In German
Gala Apfel
Felsenbirnen
In French
Gala
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Gala
Amelanchier
In Portuguese
Gala
Amelanchier
In Polish
Gala
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Gala
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Juneberry
Season and care of Gala Apple and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Juneberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gala Apple and Juneberry Physical Information
Gala Apple and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Juneberry are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Gala Apple and Juneberry
Care of Gala Apple and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.