Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
loganberry is a hybrid
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Alternate Days
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Less Watering
Once a week
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune every year
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Compost, fertilize in spring, Mulch, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Aphids, Cane Spot, Gray mold, Spur Blight
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Swelling, Vomiting
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
Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Folate, Low calories, Low carbohydrates, Low Fats, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
RUBUS x loganobaccus
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Loganberry
In German
Gala Apfel
Loganbeere
In French
Gala
Loganberry
In Spanish
Gala
Loganberry
In Greek
Gala
Είδος μούρου
In Portuguese
Gala
framboesa silvestre
In Polish
Gala
Loganberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Loganberry
Season and care of Gala Apple and Loganberry is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Loganberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Loganberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Loganberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Loganberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Gala Apple and Loganberry Physical Information
Gala Apple and Loganberry physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Loganberry height is 60.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Loganberry are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Loganberry flower color: White
- Loganberry leaf color: Green
Care of Gala Apple and Loganberry
Care of Gala Apple and Loganberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Loganberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune every year. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Loganberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week.