Gala Apple Tree (Malus domestica ‘Gala’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily)
• Essential for healthy growth and fruit production

Bloom Time:

• Mid-spring
• Red buds open to soft pink and white blossoms
• Requires cross-pollination with another apple variety for best fruit set

Size:

Height:

• Standard: up to 25 feet
• Semi-dwarf: 12–15 feet
• Dwarf: 8–10 feet

Width: 8 to 20 feet, depending on rootstock and pruning

Attributes:

• Medium-sized apples with red-orange skin and yellow highlights
• Crisp, juicy, and mildly sweet flavor
• Ripens in early to mid-fall
• Hardy in USDA zones 5–8
• Self-fertile but benefits from a pollinator
• Long harvest window and good storage life

Care Tips:

• Plant in moist, well-drained soil with good air circulation
• Water deeply during establishment; reduce frequency once established
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
• Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead or crowded branches
• Thin fruit in early summer to improve size and reduce limb stress