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Apple (organic Grown) - Malus Domestica Gala / 5L
Malus domestica ‘Gala’
Confirmed format: 5 Litre Pot
Plant Highlights: Sweet, crisp dessert apples with attractive red-striped skin • White spring blossom attracting pollinating insects • Late summer to early autumn harvest period • Organically grown in a 5 litre pot • Ideal for sunny gardens, allotments, and larger containers
Overview
Malus domestica ‘Gala’ is a well-known dessert apple variety valued for its crisp texture, sweet flavour, and attractive red-striped fruit. Alongside its edible harvest, the tree produces spring blossom that brings seasonal interest and provides a source of food for visiting pollinating insects. This organically grown apple tree is supplied in a 5 litre pot and is suited to sunny gardens, allotments, and larger containers where growing conditions allow. With its combination of blossom, fruit, and attractive tree form, ‘Gala’ brings several seasons of interest to a productive garden.
Why We Love It
Producing sweet, crisp dessert apples, Malus domestica ‘Gala’ combines attractive ornamental spring blossom with a rewarding harvest. Organically grown and adaptable to gardens, allotments, or larger containers, it brings both structural charm and delicious fresh fruit to sunny outdoor spaces.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Malus domestica ‘Gala’ |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Gala apple |
| Plant Type | Fruit tree |
| Supplied Format | 5 litre pot |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Fertile, moist but well-drained soil |
| Fruit | Sweet dessert apples with crisp texture |
| Harvest Period | Late summer into early autumn |
| Blossom | White spring flowers |
| Growth Habit | Fruit tree |
| Mature Habit | Fruit tree |
| Mature Height | Approximately 3–5m |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 3–5m |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (−20°C to −15°C). |
Growing Guide
| Position | Choose a sunny position with good air circulation for the best flowering and fruiting. Apple trees need plenty of light through the growing season to develop healthy growth and well-ripened fruit. |
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| Watering | Water regularly after planting until established. During dry periods, water deeply around the root area, particularly while the tree is young. Container-grown trees need more frequent checks as compost can dry out quickly. |
| Soil | Plant in fertile soil that retains moisture while draining freely. Avoid waterlogged areas, especially during wet Irish winters, as poor drainage can affect root health and overall growth. |
| Feeding | Apply a suitable fruit-tree fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth and fruit development. A mulch around the root area can help conserve moisture and improve soil condition, while keeping it clear of the trunk. |
| Pruning | Prune established apple trees during the dormant season to maintain a healthy framework and encourage good air circulation. Remove damaged, crossing or overcrowded branches while keeping the natural shape of the tree. |
| Harvesting | ‘Gala’ apples are harvested when the fruit has developed good colour and flavour, typically from late summer into early autumn. The apples are valued as a fresh eating variety and can be enjoyed straight from the tree when ripe. |
Perfect For
- Sunny gardens
- Allotments
- Larger containers
Good to Know
- Apple crops depend on factors including pollination, weather during flowering, growing conditions and tree maturity.
- For the most reliable harvest, consider whether suitable apple pollinators are available nearby.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 5 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Growing Method | Organically grown |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- Fruit tree
- Position & light
- Full sun
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 5.0m high· 5.0m wide
- Flowering
- Spring· White
- Foliage
- deciduous
Useful to know
Good for containers
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