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Apple, Gala Malus x domestica

Gala Apple—Malus x domestica

Sweet, juicy, and crisp apple prized for excellent eating and juice. The Gala Apple is firm and medium-sized. A very popular apple that is easy-to-grow. Good production and ripens mid season. Pollinates with Fuji, Red Delicious, Jonathan, Lodi, Red Delicious.(Zones 4-8) Semi-Dwarf grows 12-14' high with a 12' spread

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Zones 4 - 8
Zones 4 - 8

Hardiness Zones: Zones 4 - 8
The Gala Apple can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. VIEW MAP

Fruit Tree
Fruit Tree

Type of tree:
The Gala Apple falls into the following type(s): Fruit Trees

12' - 14' High
12' - 14' High

Mature Height:
The Gala Apple grows to be 12' - 14' feet in height.

12' Spread
12' Spread

Mature Spread:
The Gala Apple has a spread of about 12' at full maturity.

Medium Growth
Medium Growth

Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a medium growth rate. [More about this.]

Full Sun
Full Sun

Sun:
This apple does well in full sun.

Various Soils
Various Soils

Soil:
The Gala Apple grows in moist, well drained soils.

Oval Shape
Oval Shape

Shape:
This apple has oval, spreading or horizontal, upright or erect shape.

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Description:
Sweet, juicy, and crisp apple prized for excellent eating and juice. The Gala Apple is firm and medium-sized. A very popular apple that is easy-to-grow. Good production and ripens mid season. Pollinates with Fuji, Red Delicious, Jonathan, Lodi, Red Delicious.(Zones 4-8) Semi-Dwarf grows 12-14' high with a 12' spread

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Wildlife Value:
Apples are eaten by a variety of birds and mammals. The leaves and branches are browsed. The trees can be destroyed by rodents and rabbits girdling the stem or trunk.

Height Variations:
Semi-dwarf grows to 12' - 14'

Spread Variations:
Standard spread grows to 25', semi-dwarf grows to 12'-15', and dwarf grows to a 10' spread.

Moisture:
This tree requires moist, well drained soil and is not drought tolerant.

Leaves:
Ranging between 2"-4", these simple coarse-veined, dark green leaves have a toothed margin and alternate on the twig

Flower Color:
White or pink

Bloom Time:
Early.

Fruit Description:
The Gala Apple is firm and medium-sized. A very popular apple that is easy-to-grow. Good production and ripens mid season.