H. ‘Christmas Tree Gala’

Hosta ‘Christmas Tree Gala’ is a registered cultivar (2000) .

Year registered	2000
Section class	IV-4b (Small)

Overview

Registered in 2000, 'Christmas Tree Gala' is a small sport of an unnamed parent, distinguished by its medium green leaves with creamy white margins and slightly rippled edges. The foliage is dull on both surfaces, with cordate leaf bases and nine pairs of veins.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a moderate-growing mound reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 23 inches (58.4 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders or rock gardens. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or woodland groundcovers. Its compact size also makes it appropriate for container cultivation.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly during dry spells. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Christmas Tree Gala' may be browsed by deer and is susceptible to slug damage; monitor and manage as needed.

Size and leaf

Clump height	10 in (25.4 cm)
Clump width	23 in (58.4 cm)
Leaf length	6 in (15.2 cm)
Leaf width	4 in (10.2 cm)
Vein pairs	9
Leaf	medium green creamy white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath
Flower scape height	12–14 in (30.5–35.6 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Christmas Tree Gala’ as a parent:

H. ‘Mardi Gras’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Bethlehem’ (sport)
H. ‘Donna’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Frilly Lady’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Holy Toledo’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘John Wells’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Santa Claus’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Viva Las Vegas’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Wilson’ (seedling (pod parent))

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #1050