Gala Apple

Malus domestica

$44.95

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2025 Winter/Spring Shipping Season 

All orders are for 2025 Winter/Spring

All trees will be shipped bare-root and dormant with exception of 3-5 foot, 3 Gallon size.

Spring Shipping Schedule

Plant Zones 9-8: Late January – February
Plant Zones 8-7: February – March
Plant Zones 6-5: April – early May

 For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.


The Gala Apple Tree is one of the most popular apple varieties in the country, and for good reason! Known for its early production and low-maintenance care, this tree delivers delicious harvests years before other varieties.

  • Fast Results: Enjoy fresh, homegrown Gala apples sooner—this tree produces earlier than most other apple trees.
  • Organic-Friendly: Naturally resistant to serious pests and diseases, making it easy to grow organically.
  • Bountiful Harvests: When mature and established, the Gala Apple Tree can yield 6 to 12 bushels of sweet, crisp apples each season.

With its robust flavor, firm texture, and reliable performance, the Gala Apple Tree is a must-have for any home orchard. Plant one today and enjoy the taste of sweet success straight from your backyard.

Needs 500 chill hours.

Height 10' - 20'
Spread 8' - 10'
Tree Form Modified Leader
USDA Zone 5 - 8
Blooms February - March
Drops Fruit October - December
Soil Well-drained
Soil pH 6.0 - 6.5
Light Requirements Full Sun
Pollination Partially self-pollinating, but will do better with another apple variety nearby.
Suggested Pollinators Plant with another apple variety for best pollination and fruit

Spacing 20'
Pruning Corrective pruning may be necessary as the tree matures. See Pruning section in the Learning Center.
Fertilization Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, The first application should be made during the dormant period in January and another application at the beginning of the rainy season in June. Use a balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 or similar mixture is recommended.
Watering Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section in our Learning Center.

At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting. 

In Spring we ship bare-root, dormant trees. All plants are dipped in a root gel before shipping and wrapped in plastic to retain moisture.

Spring: All trees are shipped bare-root.
Fall: All trees are shipped in containers.

For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.

Alachua, FL

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