Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Wood
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
White Cedar
In Hindi
सेब
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Gala Apfel
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Gala
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Gala
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Gala
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Gala
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Gala
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Gala
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Gala Apple and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Gala Apple and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Gala Apple and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gala Apple and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Gala Apple and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.