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Gala Apple

Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'Gala'

Also Known As

Malus 'Gala'

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 15'-30'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

5b-8b

Gala Apple plant details

Gala Apple is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gala Apple

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gala Apple

USDA Zones: 5b - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful apple hailing from New Zealand, this mid-season apple is bright scarlet striped over yellow having firm aromatic flesh of semi-sweet flavor; an excellent dessert apple that is also a good keeper; a 15-20' upright, attractive tree with drooping branches; needs another apple for fruit, good choices are Fuji, Granny Smith, Pink Lady or Red/Yellow Delicious; 500 chill hours required. S/M

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Gardening facts about Gala Apple plant

How to Grow Gala Apple

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Fruit
- red
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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Size

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