{"product_id":"1-gala-apple-tree-grafted-fruit-tree-in-gallon-pot-3-ft-tall-malus-domestica","title":"1 Gala Apple Tree – Grafted Fruit Tree in Gallon Pot, 3 Ft Tall Malus domestica","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gala Apple Tree is a popular choice for home orchards, known for its sweet, crisp fruit and attractive spring blossoms. This grafted tree is ready to plant and can bring fresh, homegrown apples to your garden. Gala apples are versatile for fresh eating, baking, and cider making. With its manageable size and reliable fruiting, this tree is well-suited for backyard growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrafted onto a rootstock, this tree offers the benefits of a known variety and often begins bearing fruit sooner than seed-grown trees. The Gala apple tree features a rounded canopy with dark green leaves and produces clusters of white to pink blossoms in spring, followed by medium-sized apples with red-orange striping over a yellow background. It is a favorite for its pleasant, sweet flavor and crisp texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrafted tree for true-to-variety fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, crisp apples ideal for fresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowy spring blossoms attract pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact size suitable for smaller spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy in USDA zones 5-8\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 (6-8 hours daily)\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 canopy\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 (dwarf rootstock may keep smaller)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-15 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot. Backfill with soil, water thoroughly, and apply mulch around the base, keeping it away from the trunk. Water regularly during the first year to help establish a strong root system. Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Gala apple trees benefit from a compatible pollinator variety nearby for best fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Gala Apple grafted tree in a gallon pot, approximately 3 feet tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862003417398,"sku":"FSG-046","price":233.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8075300434_4aoc.jpg?v=1793267537","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/1-gala-apple-tree-grafted-fruit-tree-in-gallon-pot-3-ft-tall-malus-domestica","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}