{"product_id":"malus-domestica-gala-br-gala-apple","title":"Malus domestica 'Gala' ~ Gala Apple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gala Apple is a popular and widely cultivated apple variety known for its sweet and crisp flavor. Here's everything you need to know about Gala Apples:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: The Gala Apple was first discovered in New Zealand in the 1930s and is a cross between the Kidd's Orange Red and Golden Delicious apple varieties.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance: Gala Apples are medium-sized with a round to slightly oblong shape. They have a thin, smooth, and shiny skin that is predominantly yellow with red stripes or blushes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and Texture: Gala Apples are known for their sweet and aromatic flavor. They have a pleasant balance of sweetness and tartness, making them enjoyable to eat fresh. The flesh is crisp and juicy, with a creamy yellow color.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipening Season: Gala Apples are typically harvested in late summer or early fall, depending on the region. They are known for their early ripening, making them one of the first apple varieties available in the season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 537px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.65px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/servescape.com\/collections\/trees\" title=\"Tree\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigins:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.65px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCentral Asia and Afghanistan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.65px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15' - 18'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpread: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.65px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12’ - 15'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.65px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.65px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 - 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulture: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.65px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/servescape.com\/collections\/full-sun\" title=\"Full Sun\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBloom Color: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.65px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.35px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeason of Interest: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 261.65px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/servescape.com\/collections\/spring-flower\" title=\"Spring Bloom Collection\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/servescape.com\/collections\/summer-flower\" title=\"Summer Harvest\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSummer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMAINTENANCE NEEDS:\u003c\/b\u003e High Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Potential issues include apple scab, cedar apple rust, fire blight, leaf spot and and powdery mildew.  Possible pests are aphids, maggots, boreres, and spider mites.  Most commercially available Apples are grafted onto their rootstock, resulting in dwarf (8-10ft), Semi-dwarf (12-15ft) or standard tree heights all with full sized fruits.  Ask the provider the rootstock classification for estimated size.  Dwarf stock is easier to maintain and produces fruit at an earlier age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLANDSCAPE USES:\u003c\/b\u003e  Accents or Group Plantings, \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/servescape.com\/collections\/border\" title=\"Border Plantings\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBorders\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/servescape.com\/collections\/wildlife-garden\" title=\"Wildlife Garden\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWildlife Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/servescape.com\/collections\/shade-tree\" title=\"Shade Tree\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eShade Tree\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e Edible Garden, and Container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOM\u003c\/span\u003ePANION PLANTS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/servescape.com\/products\/malus-domestica-anna-br-anna-apple\"\u003eApple\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/servescape.com\/products\/chrysanthemum-x-becky-leucanthemum-shasta-daisy?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ef53d663a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eShasta Daisy\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/servescape.com\/products\/ajuga-reptans-mint-chip-green-foliage-bugleweed?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=05aac02f7\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eBugleweed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMAGE: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User:Benjamint444\"\u003eBenjamint444\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca 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