Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
fuji, jonathan apple
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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, Pollution
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Peppertree
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In German
Peppertree
Gala Apfel
In French
Peppertree
Gala
In Spanish
peppertree
Gala
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Gala
In Polish
Peppertree
Gala
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Gala Apple
Season and care of Peppertree and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gala Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Gala Apple Physical Information
Peppertree and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Gala Apple are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Peppertree and Gala Apple
Care of Peppertree and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Peppertree 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.