Life Span
Perennial
Annual and 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, Texas
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Quercus stellata
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
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 less watering
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
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
-
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
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Post Oak
In German
Gala Apfel
Post oak
In Portuguese
Gala
Post Oak
In Latin
Gala
Post quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Post Oak
Season and care of Gala Apple and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Post Oak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gala Apple and Post Oak Physical Information
Gala Apple and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Post Oak are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gala Apple and Post Oak
Care of Gala Apple and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Post Oak 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 Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.