The Gala Apple is a beloved variety grown by home gardeners all over the nation! Prized for its sweet taste and effortless growth habits, the Gala Apple Tree is so easy to grow and perfect for beginners. Grow in zones 4-10... gardeners can grow it virtually anywhere in the United States and have it thrive. This fruiting plant has a sweet yet crisp taste and is perfect for eating fresh off the tree, using in baked goods, or canning for later use. You can also dehydrate it for good storage potential. Choose a spot in full sun with well draining soil and apply a slow release fertilizer annually for best results. Grow your own organic fruit trees at your home garden! This apple tree looks wonderful in fruit tree orchards with other varieties like plum, peach, persimmon, loquat, or banana trees. Gala is self fertile and does not need another variety for cross pollination but having another variety like Red Delicious or Granny Smith will help to increase fruit size and yield. Apply a thick 2 inch layer of mulch to help retain moisture during the active growing season. Be sure to water thoroughly upon planting and to establish a regular watering schedule for best results. Full sunlight is required for fruit production. These trees are not grown from seed, but they are grafted to ensure the highest quality fruit. Real apples are as sweet as sugar and have many health benefits. Green leaves will stay on the tree from spring through fall and eventually fall to the ground for winter dormancy. It's a wonderful tree to pollinate with other crabapple trees.