Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
fuji, jonathan apple
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In Spanish
guacamayo
Gala
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Season and Care of Macaw and Gala Apple
Season and care of Macaw and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Gala Apple season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Macaw and Gala Apple Physical Information
Macaw and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Gala Apple are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Gala Apple
Care of Macaw and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.