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Apple Trees > Gala Apple
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| Pollinator Required ? Yes Type : semi dwarf Characteristics : sweet Mature Height : 12-14 feet Support Required : No Bloom Period : Mid April Sun Exposure : Full Sun Will Produce Fruit In: 3-5 years Harvest Period : Late Aug Soil Type : well drained Zones : 4 - 8
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Gala Apple Tree - Malus domestica "Gala" :The Gala apple blends modern and old-fashioned parentage. The Gala matures to a bright overall red color, with bold red stripes over a yellow background. The fruit is firm, juicy, fine textured, with a yellow white flesh. The Gala is sweet, with a slightly tart flavor. It is a highly coveted apple by the consumer, with great bouquet, flavor and color. It is aromatic with a very sweet flavor and it has a crisp and firm texture. The Gala ripens early and stores very well (shelf life-6 months in regular storage). The Gala, a fresh fruit delight, is very much in demand for fresh salads and it's got the mild flavor that "picky eaters" prefer and a striking bright yellow-red color that attracts the eye! The Gala apple tree grows best in Zones 4 to 8. More info on Hardiness Zones
Zone 4 -20 Degrees °F to -30 Degrees °F
Zone 8 +20 Degrees °F to +10 Degrees °F
Gala Apple HistoryGala apples were developed in New Zealand in the 1920s by orchardist J.H. Kidd. They are a cross between a Golden Delicious and a Kidd's Orange Red. Buy the Gala Apple Tree now
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Apple Lore
1618 A.D.
- William Lawson of Yorkshire, writes A New Orchard and Garden,
the first book in the English language about the practical aspects of
apple growing. He is more often quoted on his sensual observations. "All
delight in orchards". "For whereas every other pleasure fills some one of
our senses, and that only with delight, this makes all senses swim in
pleasure". "What can your eyes desire to see, your ears to hear, your mouth
to taste, your nose to smell that is not to be had in an orchard, with
abundance of variety."
Two mottos appear on the title page; "Skill and pains bring fruitful
gains" and "No man is an island". Lawson who believed orcharding
offered the best of business and pleasure had a profound influence on the
Lynd family of Yorkshire.
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