Q: I would like a Gala apple tree to match my two Anna apple trees. They are about 12 feet apart. How far from them can I plant the Gala tree, and will there be a problem with cross-pollination or ...

Q: My ‘Gala' apple tree has not produced any fruit in two years. I purchased another ‘Gala' so it could cross pollinate, but I have not had any luck. — J.B., Houston A: It could be a matter of chill ...

An artist view of the tree at 10 years after planting. An art project featuring a live tree that bears 40 different kinds of fruit is more than just a conversation piece. The so-called "Tree of 40 ...

Gala is a beautiful early-season apple to be lovingly ogled and then consumed on the spot. It's considered a "sub-acid" fruit because it's sweet in a fresh, rather than cloying, way. You'll enjoy gala ...

Q: I came back from vacation and my Gala apple tree branch was dead. The tree also has some black spotting under the bark. I’m hoping it’s not damaged from fire blight. A: It looks like an older fire ...

Fruits from three cultivars of apple (Malus × domestica Borkh.)—‘McIntosh’, ‘Gala’ and ‘Mutsu’—were harvested from the exterior and interior of the tree canopy. Peel and flesh tissues were sampled ...

Because rains earlier this year supported very good conditions, our garden plants grew nicely in the spring, and are continuing to do so through the summer months. Currently, our apple trees are ...

There are over 7,000 varieties of apple trees in the world—so where do you start when it comes to your garden? Knowing the best tree for your backyard depends on your climate and region, of course, ...