{"product_id":"1-gala-apple-tree-2-ft-semi-dwarf-bareroot-fruit-tree","title":"1 Gala Apple Tree – 2 Ft Semi-Dwarf Bareroot Fruit Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGala 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces sweet, crisp apples with red-orange striping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-dwarf size allows for easier management and harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowy pinkish-white blossoms in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to a range of climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBareroot tree ships at approximately 2 feet tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malus domestica 'Gala'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, loamy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, spreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-15 feet (semi-dwarf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-15 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Gala Apple Tree, approximately 2 feet tall, shipped as a bareroot plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862003679542,"sku":"FSG-054","price":149.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7927218249_oi9f.jpg?v=1793267548","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/1-gala-apple-tree-2-ft-semi-dwarf-bareroot-fruit-tree","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}