crimson gala plant

Description

Crimson Gala Alvina cv. is a high colouring sport of Royal Gala discovered in Tasmania, Australia. Crimson Gala is finely striped and develops full colour even in warmer apple growing districts. Harvest timing is similar to that of Buckeye Gala.

Dwarf vs Semi-Dwarf

Dwarf
Fruit trees on full dwarfing rootstocks require permanent support. Trees may be individually staked for support or put on a trellis system. The average height of these trees at full maturity will be 8-12’ and trees should be planted no closer than 5-6’ apart. Dwarfing rootstocks make fruit trees more precocious, so on average, they will come into production two seasons sooner than trees grown on semi-dwarf stock.

Semi-Dwarf
We recommend supporting semi-dwarf trees until the roots are firmly established, at which point the trees should be freestanding, especially on heavier ground. The average height to expect at full maturity is 14-20’, depending on how they are pruned and maintained. Trees should be planted approximately 10-12’ apart.