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When Do Gala Apple Trees Bloom?

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Gala apples thrive in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4 to 8.

Gala apples are versatile, crispy, sweet apples, good for eating raw or using baked in a variety of desserts. Gala apples, native to New Zealand, have been a favored apple in the United States since the early 1970s. Does this Spark an idea?

  1. Blooming Time

    • Gala apples are one of the earliest blooming apple trees, with blossoms developing in mid-spring. In most climates, they bloom in early to mid-April. Blooms are white with a pink tint.

    Harvest Time

    • Gala apples are ready to harvest between mid-August and early September, depending on the weather. Each tree produces 6 to 12 bushels of apples.

    Characteristics

    • These trees reach heights of approximately 20 feet, with a spread slightly wider than the tree's height, at 22 feet. The apples are small, firm and heart-shaped. Gala apples are golden yellow with red or orange blush or streaks.

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