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Starkrimson® Gala Apple Tree

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Description

Easy to Grow! A Stark Pick

The Starkrimson® Gala Apple Tree produces apples with deep red skin, a firm, crisp texture, and an exceptionally sweet, aromatic flavor. This variety is ideal for fresh snacking, baking, and homemade applesauce. With its low-maintenance growth habit and reliable fruit production, it’s a top choice for home orchards.

Why Grow a Starkrimson® Gala Apple Tree?

  • Sweet & Juicy Flavor: Enjoy apples with a fine, crisp bite, perfect for fresh eating and baking.
  • Reliable Harvest: Produces abundant fruit in late August to early September.
  • Cold Hardy & Adaptable: Thrives in hardiness zones 5-8 with approximately 700 chill hours.
  • Long-Term Storage: Pick slightly early for storage up to 4 months, or let them ripen fully for immediate enjoyment.

Growing & Care Instructions

  • Sunlight: Requires full sun for best fruit production.
  • Soil: Thrives in well-drained, loamy soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0—ideal conditions for optimal Gala apple tree growth and fruiting.
  • Mature Size: Dwarf size grows to 8-10 feet tall and wide, making it suitable for small orchards.
  • Spacing: Plant dwarf sized Starkrimson® Gala Apple trees 8-10 feet apart for optimal air circulation and growth.

Pollination & Fruit Production

  • Cross-Pollination Required: This tree needs a different apple variety nearby to ensure fruit production.
  • Best Pollinators: Plant with Honeycrisp, Fuji, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious or another Gala variety within 100 feet for best results.

Order Your Starkrimson® Gala Apple Tree Today!

This premium apple variety is a customer favorite and sells out quickly each season. Secure yours now and enjoy homegrown, tree-ripened apples for years to come!

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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Characteristics

Bloom Color Pink, White
Bloom Time Early - Mid
Chill Hours 700
Fruit Color Red
Fruit Size Medium
Hardiness Zone Range 5 - 8
Pollination Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest Late August/early September
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Taste Sweet
Texture Firm, Tender, Fine & Crisp
Years to Bear 2 - 5

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your tree matures, it will be approximately 8 - 10' tall x 8 - 10' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these trees 8 - 10' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow apple trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Read about how to grow apple trees »

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