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Gala Apple Tree (Malus domestica ‘Gala’)

The Gala apple is crisp with a tangy sweet flavor. Fruit is ready for harvest in September. A great option for eating fresh, salads, dehydrating and baking.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Soil: Well-drained loamy soil with a pH level of 6.0 to 6.5. Avoid unamended heavy clay soils that waterlog easily and drain poorly.

Water: Water weekly until established. Water established trees deeply as needed. You may need to water more often in times of extreme heat or drought.

Pruning: Needs some periodic, moderate pruning. Only prune the tree during times of dormancy.

The Gala apple tree produces large fruits with red-orange streaks over a golden background. The Gala blooms earlier than many other apple varieties beginning in mid-spring, with wonderful red buds that unfold to soft pink to white flowers. This apple is crisp with a tangy sweet flavor. Fruit is ready for harvest in September. A great option for eating fresh, salads, dehydrating and baking.

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. The Gala is not self-pollinating and will require cross-pollination. It is essential to plant another variety of apple tree to achieve fruiting. Average height 20′ – 25′ and width 20′ – 25′. Required Chill Hours: 500. USDA hardiness zones 5 – 8.

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