Gala Apple (standard)

Gala Apple (standard)

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Malus pumila 'Gala' (standard)

 Gala apples are covered in a thin yellow to orange skin, highlighted with pink to red stripes that vary in hue dependent upon the apples maturity. Requires 500 chill hours. 

Their dense flesh is creamy yellow and crisp, offering a mildly sweet flavor and flora aroma. Gala’s that are allowed to reach the peak of their sweetness on the tree will have a deeper red hue and a slightly sweeter flavor.

Pollinator: Golden Delicious

Photo courtesy of Texas Pecan Nursery, Chandler TX

Ornamental Characteristics
Category Fruit Tree
Foliage Type Deciduous
Height 20 - 25'
Spread 15 - 20'
Shape
Primary Foliage Color Green
Seasonal Foliage Color Sheds its leaves during colder months
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color White
Fruits Yellow to Orange skin w/ Red stripes - Yellow flesh
Environmental Characteristics
Growth Rate Moderate to Fast
Sun Preferences Full Sun
Water Preferences Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage.
Cold Hardiness Zone 4 - 8