Gala Apple Tree

Introduced: 1930s, New Zealand

A cross between Kidd’s Orange Red (itself a cross of Cox’s Orange Pippin and Red Delicious) and Golden Delicious. Its sweet, mild flavor and attractive appearance propelled the Gala to surpass Red Delicious as the most widely grown apple in the United States in 2018. The trees are sun-loving, require moderate maintenance and benefit from pollinators like Fuji or Red Delicious for higher yields.

Blooms Mid-Season

Ripens Late August/Early September

Best Uses - Fresh, Baking, Cooking

Dwarf root stock: G41

1/2” Caliper +/-

4 foot tall +/-

Final height of 12 feet +/-

Will mature in 6-7 years

Apple Tree Notes:

Plant where trees will get sun for most of the day in a well drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots, don’t add fertilizers or compost when filling the hole, save those for a top-dressing once the tree leafs out. Always protect your new trees with a “mouse guard” either a wrap from a garden center or a tube made from hardware cloth. Apple trees set better crops when at least two different varieties are planted for cross pollination.

PICK TREES THAT BLOOM AT THE SAME TIME FOR PROPER POLLINATION AND FRUITING!