Malus domestica 'Gala' Apple

• Edible Garden
• Feature Tree
• Shade Tree
• Avenue Planting
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Malus domestica 'Gala' Apple works in an:

• Edible Garden – integrates fruit, herbs, and productive plants.
• Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Malus domestica 'Gala' Apple is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height: 3m - 5m Approximately (can be kept smaller by pruning)

Mature Width: 2 – 3 meters

Malus domestica 'Gala' Apple is expected to grow Approx 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Malus domestica 'Gala' Apple is expected to grow Approx 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Malus domestica 'Gala' Apple frost tolerant?

Malus domestica 'Gala' Apple is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Malus domestica ‘Gala’ produces clusters of soft pink buds that open into white, lightly fragrant blossoms in mid-spring. These delicate flowers line the branches and provide a classic orchard-style display that signals the start of the fruiting season.

Does Malus domestica 'Gala' Apple flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Clustered
• Fragrant
• Semi-double

Flower Colour:

White

No

Malus domestica 'Gala' Apple is Native to A cultivated apple variety developed in New Zealand, bred from Kidd’s Orange Red × Golden Delicious. Apples (Malus domestica) originate from Central Asia.

Its spring blossoms attract bees, hoverflies and a range of pollinating insects essential for fruit set. The developing apples provide food for birds and small mammals later in the season, while the branching structure offers shelter and nesting habitat for small garden birds.

Malus domestica 'Gala' Apple will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Malus domestica ‘Gala’ performs best in deep, well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in compacted clay or poorly drained sites unless improved with organic matter to enhance drainage, fertility and soil structure. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then maintain deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong root development, fruit sizing and consistent annual cropping.

Is Malus domestica 'Gala' Apple Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires consistent watering, and once established ‘Gala’ offers moderate drought tolerance. It performs best in deep, well-drained soils and benefits from deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods to support healthy foliage, fruit development and steady cropping.