Gala Apple

The Gala Apple on EMLA 7 rootstock is a semi-dwarf tree known for its sweet, crisp apples with a mild flavor. Growing to a manageable height of 12-16 feet, it’s ideal for home orchards and small spaces. Gala apples are excellent for fresh eating and salads, with a beautiful red and yellow skin. The EMLA 7 rootstock provides good disease resistance, adaptability to various soils, and early fruit production. Regular pruning and support ensure healthy growth and abundant harvests.

Rootstock: EMLA 7 rootstock

Current Sale Size: 4 - 5 ft. bare root

Growth Rate: Moderate (6-12”/yr.)

Soils: Sand, Loam

Moisture: Dry - Mesic

Shade Tolerance: Sun

Mature Height: 10 - 15 ft.

Mature Spread: 8 - 12 ft.

Deer Damage Potential: High

Uses: Winter hardy; average vigor, spreading habit; ripens in mid-September.

Special Notes:  A compatible apple is required nearby for successful cross-pollination and fruit production.

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