Common Name: Gala Apple Tree

Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'Gala'

Plant Type: Deciduous Tree

Zone: 4-8

Bloom Colour: White to pale pink

Fruit Colour: Reddish-orange with yellow undertones

Fruit Size: Medium

Ripens/Harvest: Mid to late September

Exposure: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0

Flavour Profile: Sweet with a mild floral undertone

Fruit Texture: Crisp and juicy

Years To Bear: 3-5 years after planting

Mature Size: 15-20 feet tall, 15-20 feet wide (semi-dwarf and dwarf options are smaller)

Spacing: 15-20 feet apart for standard trees, 10-12 feet for semi-dwarf

Pollination Requirements: Requires a pollination partner; pair with other mid-season blooming varieties like Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Red Delicious.