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Apple, Gala, Bare Root

Sweet, Early-Season Apple

Gala apples offer a mild, sweet flavor with tender, juicy flesh. Ripening in late August, they're perfect for fresh eating, salads, and juicing.


$2695
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Gala apples are a favorite worldwide for their reliably sweet, mild flavor and tender, juicy flesh. Originally from New Zealand, Gala apples are one of the earliest to ripen, typically in late August to early September, making them a great start to the apple season. Their beautiful skin has a yellow base with distinctive red striping, and they are versatile enough for fresh eating, salads, baking, and juicing. Gala apples are also prized for their adaptability to various climates, including warmer regions, and for their popularity as a pollinator for many other apple varieties.

Key Characteristics

  • Sweet, Mild Flavor
    Gala apples have a naturally sweet, low-acid flavor with subtle floral undertones, making them ideal for fresh eating, kids' snacks, and salads. Their soft, juicy flesh adds a tender texture to any dish.

  • Early Harvest
    Ripening in late August to early September, Gala apples bring an early start to the apple harvest season. Their early ripening makes them an excellent choice for those eager to enjoy apples before fall.

  • Versatile Kitchen Use
    Galas hold up well in a variety of dishes beyond fresh eating. They add sweetness to salads, a tender bite to baking recipes, and balance in juices and cider.

  • Widely Adaptable
    Originally bred in a warm climate, Gala apples thrive in a wide range of growing conditions and are well-suited to warmer regions, making them a reliable, low-maintenance choice for many home orchards.

  • Excellent Pollination Partner
    Gala is a self-sterile variety and requires a pollinator for fruit production. It's a superb pollination partner for other varieties, including 'Honeycrisp,' 'Fuji,' and 'Liberty,' boosting yields and productivity in mixed orchards.

Product Details

  • Sun Requirements: Full sun
  • Soil Requirements: Medium, well-draining
  • Bloom Time: Mid-season (April)
  • Bloom Color: Pink to white
  • Fruit Qualities: Sweet, mild, juicy, tender flesh
  • Fruit Uses: Fresh eating, salads, baking, juicing, sauces
  • Fruit Ripening Month: Late August to early September
  • Required Chill Hours: 500-700 hours
  • Pollination Partners: Honeycrisp, Fuji, Liberty
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9

With their early harvest, delicious flavor, and adaptability, Gala apples are a must-have for any orchard, especially those in warmer climates or looking for a versatile apple.

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Gala Apple Bare Root Tree For Sale

Apple, Gala, Bare Root

From $2395

Gala apples are a favorite worldwide for their reliably sweet, mild flavor and tender, juicy flesh. Originally from New Zealand, Gala apples are one of the earliest to ripen, typically in late August to early September, making them a great start to the apple season. Their beautiful skin has a yellow base with distinctive red striping, and they are versatile enough for fresh eating, salads, baking, and juicing. Gala apples are also prized for their adaptability to various climates, including warmer regions, and for their popularity as a pollinator for many other apple varieties.

Key Characteristics

Product Details

With their early harvest, delicious flavor, and adaptability, Gala apples are a must-have for any orchard, especially those in warmer climates or looking for a versatile apple.

Pot size

  • Bare Root

Tree Size

  • 11/16" caliper branched
  • 9/16" caliper branched

Rootstock

  • Semi-dwarf Rootstock (M106 or M111)
  • Standard Rootstock
  • Dwarf G935 Rootstock
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