Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
fuji, jonathan apple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-4
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, 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
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LARIX laricina
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Tamarack
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In German
tamarack
Gala Apfel
In Portuguese
Tamarack
Gala
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tamarack and Gala Apple
Season and care of Tamarack and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarack and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarack season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gala Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarack and Gala Apple Physical Information
Tamarack and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarack and Gala Apple are as follows:
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarack and Gala Apple
Care of Tamarack and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarack pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Tamarack 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.