{"product_id":"gala-apple-tree","title":"Gala Apple Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGala Apple Tree – Sweet, Mild, and Ready Before the Rest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGala Apple\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the world’s most popular apple varieties — and for good reason. Sweet, mild, and beautifully aromatic, Gala apples are the go-to for fresh snacking, lunchboxes, and light baking. What sets Gala apart from the crowd is its \u003cstrong\u003eearly ripening season\u003c\/strong\u003e — you’ll be harvesting fresh apples in late summer while most other varieties are still weeks away from peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Gala Apple Trees arrive at 3–7 feet tall — established, healthy, and ready to fruit sooner than a bare-root or seedling. Choose a single tree or upgrade to a \u003cstrong\u003ePollination Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e with Fuji, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp® for maximum yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love the Gala Apple Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, Mild Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey-sweet with a fine, crisp texture — universally loved by kids and adults alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the first apples to ripen each season — enjoy fresh fruit from late August through September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Pollinator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gala is one of the best cross-pollinators for other apple varieties, boosting yields across your whole orchard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable \u0026amp; Heavy-Producing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent, abundant crops year after year once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile in the Kitchen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for fresh eating, salads, applesauce, light baking, and juicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Seasons of Beauty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant pink-white spring blossoms, lush summer canopy, colorful fall harvest, and graceful winter form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle Tree vs. Pollination Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGala Apple Trees are \u003cstrong\u003epartially self-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e but produce significantly larger and more consistent harvests when cross-pollinated with another apple variety. Our Pollination Packs pair your Gala with a \u003cstrong\u003eFuji\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGranny Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eHoneycrisp®\u003c\/strong\u003e — all excellent pollinators that also deliver their own delicious harvests. Because Gala ripens early and the others ripen mid-to-late season, a Pollination Pack also extends your fresh apple harvest from late summer all the way through October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Zones \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited for Zones 5–8. Gala requires 500–600 chill hours (hours below 45°F) to break dormancy and set fruit reliably each season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZone 4 (With Protection):\u003c\/strong\u003e Possible in sheltered microclimates with winter mulching and a south-facing planting site. Late spring frosts can damage blossoms — site selection is key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 9–10 (Low-Chill Areas):\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Gala may underperform in very warm winters. Look for low-chill selections or contact us for guidance on your local chill hour accumulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best fruit set, color development, and sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, infrequent watering once established. Keep soil consistently moist during the first growing season. Avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–7.0). Avoid heavy clay or low-lying areas prone to standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in early spring before bud break. A light second feeding in early summer supports fruit sizing and color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while dormant to open the canopy, remove crossing branches, and encourage new fruiting spurs. Thin fruit clusters in early summer to improve size and quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late August through September — one of the earliest-ripening standard apple varieties. Pick when the background color shifts from green to yellow and fruit separates easily from the branch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Apple Orchard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair your Gala with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/granny-smith-apple-tree\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGranny Smith Apple Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for the ultimate sweet-meets-tart apple combination. Granny Smith’s bold tartness and firm texture perfectly complement Gala’s honey sweetness — and together they’ll cross-pollinate to boost each other’s yields and extend your harvest season from late summer through October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re planting your first fruit tree or anchoring a backyard orchard, the Gala Apple Tree is the sweet, early-ripening, crowd-pleasing variety every garden deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"4-5 ft. \/ Single Gala Apple","offer_id":51869968171288,"sku":"EDB-APP-GAL-45-5G","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5 ft. \/ Pollination Pack (Gala \u0026 Fuji Apple)","offer_id":51869968204056,"sku":"EDB-APP-GAL-45-5G-FUJPACK","price":179.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5 ft. \/ Pollination Pack (Gala \u0026 Granny Smith)","offer_id":51869968236824,"sku":"EDB-APP-GAL-45-5G-GRSPACK","price":179.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5 ft. \/ Pollination Pack (Gala \u0026 Honeycrisp®)","offer_id":51869968269592,"sku":"EDB-APP-GAL-45-5G-HONPACK","price":179.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-6 ft. \/ Single Gala Apple","offer_id":51869968302360,"sku":"EDB-APP-GAL-56-5G","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-6 ft. \/ Pollination Pack (Gala \u0026 Fuji)","offer_id":51869968335128,"sku":"EDB-APP-GAL-56-5G-FUJPACK","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6-7 ft. \/ Single Gala Apple","offer_id":51869968367896,"sku":"EDB-APP-GAL-67-5G","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6-7 ft. \/ Pollination Pack (Fuji \u0026 Gala)","offer_id":51869968400664,"sku":"EDB-APP-GAL-67-5G-FUJPACK","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6-7 ft. \/ Pollination Pack (Granny Smith \u0026 Gala)","offer_id":51869968433432,"sku":"EDB-APP-GAL-67-5G-GRAPACK","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6-7 ft. \/ Pollination Pack (Honeycrisp® \u0026 Gala)","offer_id":51869968466200,"sku":"EDB-APP-GAL-67-5G-HONPACK","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 ft. \/ Single","offer_id":51869968498968,"sku":"EDB-APP-GAL-34-5G","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4944\/files\/Gala_Apple_Tree_Basket.png?v=1774774473","url":"https:\/\/www.hendersongardensupply.com\/products\/gala-apple-tree","provider":"Henderson Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}