Name: Malus domestica 'Royal Gala'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Latin name

Malus domestica Royal Gala

Common name

'Royal Gala' Apple Tree

Type

Fruit tree

Family

Rosaceae

Malus domestica ‘Royal Gala’ is a popular and attractive fruit apple tree, appreciated for its medium-sized apples with red skin streaked with yellow to orange, and a crisp, juicy, sweet flesh — perfect for fresh consumption, fruit salads, compotes, and homemade desserts. Suited to temperate climates like that of Quebec, this cultivar offers attractive white spring blossoms, very appealing to bees and other pollinators. Its rounded, well-branched habit makes it a pleasant tree in residential orchards, edible gardens, or sunny landscapes. Easy to grow in full sun in well-drained soil, ‘Royal Gala’ combines reliability, consistent yield, and quality fruit, making it a highly valued choice for enthusiasts of decorative and flavorful apple trees.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 5 to 9

Exposure

Full sun

Watering

Regular watering

Fertilization

Apply a balanced organic fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium in early spring (March-April). On sandy soil, a second application may be necessary in summer.

Soil type

Deep, fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Minimum temperature

'-34°C

Blooming period

Mid-spring (May)

Flower color

White to pink

Fruiting

Red apples streaked with yellow/orange, crisp, juicy, and sweet flesh for fresh consumption, compotes, and desserts

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Shape

Columnar shape

Height

10–12 ft (3–3.6 m)

Width

10–12 ft (3–3.6 m)

Growth rate

Moderate growth

Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type

Apple

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.