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Gala Apple Tree Gift
Delicious eating apple
Next day delivery is available Just order before 11 am Mon to Fri.
12 Month Warranty This Gala Apple Tree Gift comes with a 12 Month Warranty to make sure your recipient is completely happy.
The Gala Apple Tree is a lovely choice for anyone who enjoys the simple pleasure of fruit picked fresh from the garden. In spring the branches fill with soft blossom, and by the end of summer the tree begins to carry its famous red-flushed apples.
Gala apples were first developed in New Zealand and have since become one of the most widely grown dessert apples in the world. When picked straight from the tree they have a crisp bite and a gentle sweetness with a hint of honeyed flavour.
Many people enjoy them simply eaten fresh, still cool from the garden. They also work well in the kitchen, whether sliced into salads, baked into desserts or added to home baking where their natural sweetness shines through.
A reliable apple tree for the garden
The Gala apple tree grows well in many UK gardens and appreciates a sunny position where the fruit can ripen properly. Through spring and summer it forms a neat leafy canopy, followed by a crop of apples ready to pick towards the end of summer and into early autumn.
For anyone who enjoys growing their own fruit, it is a rewarding tree to watch through the seasons. Blossom arrives in spring, the apples slowly develop through summer, and the first harvest is always a satisfying moment.
Specifications
- Variety: Gala Apple Tree
- Approximate height on delivery: 95cm
- Supplied in a 7.5 litre pot
- Rootstock: M26 (Semi dwarfing)
- Expected mature height: approximately 3m (10ft)
- Produces sweet, crisp dessert apples
- Attractive spring blossom followed by colourful fruit
- Reliable and popular garden fruit tree variety
Care at a glance
- Plant in a sunny position for best fruit production
- Suitable for gardens or large patio containers
- Water regularly while establishing
- Harvest apples from late summer into early autumn
A gift that settles into the garden
Fruit trees make thoughtful gifts because they become part of the garden over time. The Gala apple tree begins with spring blossom and ends the season with apples ready to enjoy. Year after year it brings the same quiet rhythm back to the garden.
Sending their Gala Apple Tree Gift
Sending their Gala Apple Tree Gift
Next day delivery: order before 11 am Mon to Fri.
What they'll receive with their Gala Apple Tree Gift
What they'll receive with their Gala Apple Tree Gift
How their gift arrives
Gift wrapped in
Pot gift wrapped in recycled jute
Shipped in
cardboard box outer (no branding on outside)
Pot size
7.5 litre pot
Choosing the best delivery day for their gift
Our delivery advice
For peace of mind, we suggest selecting a delivery date one day before their special occasion.
Deliveries take place from Tuesday to Saturday, and some locations require two working days, so choosing an earlier date helps ensure their gift arrives relaxed, healthy and ready to enjoy.
You choose the delivery day at checkout and we’ll prepare and deliver their gift with care.
Add an accompanying personal message
Card Details
Add a free personalised message to their gift, printed and included with the order so they know exactly who it’s from.
You can also add a greetings card to make their gift extra special. Your message is printed inside in a handwriting-style font for a thoughtful, personal touch.
Our greetings cards are designed in-house and printed in the UK on quality card stock (A6 size), chosen to complement a living gift.
Once you’ve added their gift to the cart, we’ll guide you to our greetings card collection. Choose a card, add your message, and we’ll include it with their gift, ready to be opened on arrival.
You don’t need to choose a card until after the gift is in your cart.
Their Gala Apple Tree Gift at a glance
Their Gala Apple Tree Gift at a glance
Colour
Light Green, Dark Green
Plant Type
Deciduous (bare from Nov to April)
Leaves and Foliage
Broadleaf
Ultimate Height
Miniature - up to 2m / 6ft 6in
Caring for their Gala Apple Tree Gift
Brought to you by MyTree (our aftercare warranty team)
Caring for their Gala Apple Tree Gift
Hardiness Info
Hardy across the UK and northern Europe. If plant is grown on in a container it will need extra frost protection.
Difficulty to Grow
Easy
Grow in Pot?
Suitable for pot growing (lifetime)
Best Soil?
Loam, Clay, Sand, Chalk
Soil Moisture
Moist but well drained
Sun Position
South-facing, West-facing
Sun Strength
Full Sun, Part Sun, Don't know the direction the garden is facing? Add the postcode to Google Maps and zoom in to find out.
Exposure
Sheltered
Outdoor/Indoor
Perfect for growing in patios, Perfect for growing in smaller gardens
Don’t worry, it’s straightforward to look after, plus benefit from support and guidance with our MyTree warranty and aftercare service.