Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, 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
Water daily during growing season
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
East Indian Oak, Teak
In German
Gala Apfel
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Teak
Season and care of Gala Apple and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Teak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Gala Apple and Teak Physical Information
Gala Apple and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Teak are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Gala Apple and Teak
Care of Gala Apple and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.