Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Echium pininana
fuji, jonathan apple
Habitat
tropical environments
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
-
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In German
Baum Aciam
Gala Apfel
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Gala
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Gala
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Gala
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Gala
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Gala
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Gala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Gala Apple
Season and care of Tree Echium and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Gala Apple season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Echium and Gala Apple Physical Information
Tree Echium and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Gala Apple are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Echium and Gala Apple
Care of Tree Echium and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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.