Buckeye Gala Apple Tree Jumbo Ellepot - Grafted Tree - MicroStarts

Buckeye Gala apples are sweet and crisp with a bright red and yellow striped skin.

Key Details

Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'Buckeye Gala'

Also Known As: Gala and Gala Apple

USDA Zones: 5-8

Suitable Space: Outdoors

Sun Requirements: Full sun

Growth Rate: Medium

Mature Height: 10-15 feet

Pollination: Self-Sterile/Self-Incompatible

Chill Requirements: 500-700

Harvest Dates: Aug - Sept

Characteristics: Edible, Attracts pollinators, Cold hardy, and Grafted

Our rootstock is propagated via tissue culture, a clonal process that results in true to type, disease-free plants. These trees have been grown in ellepots to promote healthy root development.

Planting & Care

These trees are grafted to ensure they produce fruits that are true to type, matching the quality, flavor, and characteristics of their parent variety.

Ellepots promote healthy, air-pruned root systems and can be planted directly into the ground. If you purchase an Ellepot plant, no need to remove the biodegradable sleeve - it can be planted straight in the ground!

Buckeye Gala apple trees are self-sterile, and need to be paired with other pollinator apple trees to produce fruit (such as Granny Smith, Fuji, or Golden Delicious). See "Recommended Pollinators" for pollinators we carry.

Taller trees will be cut down to 34” prior to shipping. Trees shipped in winter are dormant and leafless, and naturally awaken in spring.

Want more tips about young tree care? Take a look at our young tree care guide!

Satisfaction Guaranteed

We take pride in our trees. If your tree arrives damaged, please contact us with photos and we’ll happily provide a replacement or refund.