Santiam Red Gala Apple Tree – Malus domestica Live Bare Root Tree | Early Ripening Sweet Apple | Disease Resistant Gala Variety | On M7 Rootstock

Grow delicious early-season apples with this live Santiam Red Gala Apple Tree, shipped bare root and ready for planting. Selected by Santiam Nursery from open-pollinated Royal Gala seeds, this improved Gala-type apple variety is prized for its excellent disease resistance, reliable productivity, and sweet flavorful fruit. Santiam Red Gala apples ripen early and develop attractive red coloration with crisp juicy flesh perfect for fresh eating, snacks, salads, and desserts. Grafted on M7 rootstock for manageable semi-dwarf growth, this hardy and grower-friendly tree is ideal for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, and home gardens seeking easy-care apple production. You will receive a healthy live bare root tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Santiam Red Gala Apple Tree
✔️ Shipped bare root
✔️ Rootstock: M7
✔️ Healthy, dormant fruit tree
✔️ Disease-resistant early ripening variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Santiam Red Gala Apple
Botanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Santiam Red Gala’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: 12–18 feet on M7 rootstock
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–8
Harvest Season: Early season
Pollination: Benefits from another apple variety nearby
Container Friendly: Yes, with pruning and proper care

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for the best fruit sweetness and color development. Annual pruning helps improve airflow, maintain healthy structure, and support strong fruit production.