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Gala Apple

Malus 'Gala'

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Overview

The Gala Apple Tree (Malus 'Gala') is a popular deciduous choice, maturing to 12-15 ft tall with a spread of 10-12 ft. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. Spring blossoms are white-pink, giving way to medium-sized, red-striped fruit by fall. Known for its sweet flavor, the Gala Apple is ideal for snacking and cooking. Plant in USDA Zone 4-8 for best production, with reliable annual yields.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–8Type Tree
Gala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — It requires full sun and well-drained soil
Gala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — Known for its sweet flavor, the Gala Apple is ideal for snacking and cookingGala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — Spring blossoms are white-pink, giving way to medium-sized, red-striped fruit by fallGala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — the 'Gala' cultivar thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8Gala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — The Gala Apple Tree (Malus 'Gala') is a popular deciduous choiceGala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — Originating from New ZealandGala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — botanically known as Malus 'Gala'+4

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae

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Gala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — It requires full sun and well-drained soil
Gala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — Known for its sweet flavor, the Gala Apple is ideal for snacking and cooking
Gala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — Spring blossoms are white-pink, giving way to medium-sized, red-striped fruit by fall
Gala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — the 'Gala' cultivar thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8
Gala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — The Gala Apple Tree (Malus 'Gala') is a popular deciduous choice
Gala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — Originating from New Zealand
Gala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — botanically known as Malus 'Gala'
Gala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — making it suitable for a wide range of temperate climates.<br><br>As a landscape feature
Gala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — maturing to 12-15 ft tall with a spread of 10-12 ft
Gala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — Plant in USDA Zone 4-8 for best production, with reliable annual yields
Gala Apple (Malus 'Gala') — is a delightful deciduous fruit tree cherished for its abundant and early fall harvest of sweet
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