Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Fruit
  
Origin
South America
  
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
Types
Not available
  
fuji, jonathan apple
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
  
Cold Regions, gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
  
Oval Cordate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
  
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
  
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
  
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, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
  
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
  
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
  
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
सेब
  
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Gala Apfel
  
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Gala
  
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Gala
  
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Gala
  
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Gala
  
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Gala
  
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
  
Gala
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Calliandra
  
Malus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
  
Tribe
Ingeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Gala Apple
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Gala Apple season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Gala Apple Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Gala Apple are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Gala Apple
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree 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.