1 Gala Apple Tree – 2 Ft Semi-Dwarf Bareroot Fruit Tree

The Gala Apple Tree is a popular choice for home orchards, known for its sweet, crisp fruit and attractive spring blossoms. This semi-dwarf variety reaches a manageable size, making it suitable for smaller yards or container growing. Its apples are excellent for fresh eating and fresh use, and the tree itself adds ornamental value with its spring flowers and fall foliage.

Gala apples are typically medium-sized with red-orange striping over a yellow background. The tree is known for its reliable production and is often chosen for its adaptability to various climates. As a semi-dwarf, it offers the advantage of earlier bearing and easier harvesting compared to standard-sized trees.

Plant Features

• Produces sweet, crisp apples with red-orange striping
• Semi-dwarf size allows for easier management and harvesting
• Showy pinkish-white blossoms in spring
• Adaptable to a range of climates
• Bareroot tree ships at approximately 2 feet tall

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Malus domestica 'Gala'
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 12-15 feet (semi-dwarf)
• Spacing: 12-15 feet apart

Planting & Care

Plant your Gala Apple Tree in a location with full sun and well-drained soil. Dig a hole wide enough to accommodate the roots spread out, and plant at the same depth as it grew in the nursery. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, but keep mulch away from the trunk.

Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Gala apples may require cross-pollination from another apple variety for best fruit set. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer, following package instructions. Monitor for common pests and diseases, and treat as needed.

What's Included

One Gala Apple Tree, approximately 2 feet tall, shipped as a bareroot plant.