Gala Apple (standard)

Malus pumila 'Gala' (standard)  Gala apples are covered in a thin yellow to orange skin, highlighted with pink to red stripes that vary in hue dependent upon the apples maturity. Requires 500 chill hours.  Their dense flesh is creamy yellow and crisp, offering a mildly sweet flavor and flora aroma. Gala’s that are allowed to reach the peak of their sweetness on the tree will have a deeper red hue and a slightly sweeter flavor. Pollinator: Golden Delicious Photo courtesy of Texas Pecan Nursery, Chandler TX Ornamental Characteristics Category Fruit Tree Foliage Type Deciduous Height 20 - 25' Spread 15 - 20' Shape Primary Foliage Color Green Seasonal Foliage Color Sheds its leaves during colder months Flowering Season Spring Flower Color White Fruits Yellow to Orange skin w/ Red stripes - Yellow flesh Environmental Characteristics Growth Rate Moderate to Fast Sun Preferences Full Sun Water Preferences Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate