Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
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Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Transplanting
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, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In German
Gala Apfel
Plumcot
In Portuguese
Gala
plumcot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Plumcot
Season and care of Gala Apple and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Plumcot season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gala Apple and Plumcot Physical Information
Gala Apple and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Plumcot are as follows:
Care of Gala Apple and Plumcot
Care of Gala Apple and Plumcot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Plumcot 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.