Hardiness
Zone 5 to 9
Discover the plant
'Royal Gala' Apple Tree
FamilyRosaceae
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.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
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.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodMid-spring (May)
Flower colorWhite to pink
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingRed apples streaked with yellow/orange, crisp, juicy, and sweet flesh for fresh consumption, compotes, and desserts
Maximum height10–12 ft (3–3.6 m)
Maximum width10–12 ft (3–3.6 m)
Growth rateModerate growth
Hardiness zoneZone 5 to 9
Minimum temperature'-34°C
