Malus 'Gala'

Apple Tree

At the top of the harvest charts, Malus domestica 'Gala' is a culinary or dessert cultivar with a profusion of fragrant, white flowers in mid-season (mid spring). Draped in clusters along the branches, they are truly a sight to behold. The flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. They are followed in late summer and fall by a heavy crop of medium sized, bright red apples with darker red stripes over a creamy-yellow background. Sweet, crisp, juicy, with a mild tang, they are flavorful and snack-worthy, perfect for eating, cooking, making salad and sauces. The fruits resist bruising and can be stored up to six months. Gala is partially self-fertile and requires pollination by a tree of another variety with the same bloom period, such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, Golden or Red Delicious. Originating from New Zealand, Gala success is explained by its taste, texture, sweetness, ease of growing and productivity.