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Gala AppleMalus domestica ‘Gala’

  • Very crisp, medium-sized, semi-sweet fruit with a thin, red-striped skin that is very aromatic
  • Keeps well when refrigerated
  • Ripens in September
  • Great for fresh eating, cooking, baking, and freezing
  • Pollinate with red delicious, golden delicious, honeycrisp, granny smith, Jonathan, or fuji
  • Zones 4 to 9
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Hardiness Zones

The gala apple can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 4–9. View Map

Tree Type

Mature Size

The standard early harvest apple tree grows to a height of 20–25' and a spread of around 25' at maturity. The semi-dwarf variety grows to a height of 12–15' with a spread of 12–15'. The dwarf variety grows to a height of about 10' with a spread of about 10'.

Growth Speed Medium Growth Rate

This tree grows at a medium rate, with height increases of 13–24" per year.

Sun Preference

Full sun is the ideal condition for this tree, meaning it should get at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.

Soil Preference

The early harvest apple grows well in moist, well-drained soil. It is not drought-tolerant.

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. The nectar and/or pollen provides nutrition for bees in early to late spring.