Description: 
Originated in New Zealand in the 1920's. Royal Gala is a sport that has been selected, mostly for increased red color. These apples are mildly sweet with a distinctive juicy crunch making it great for snacking. Gala has a distinctive yellowish-orange skin marked by red stripes. Very widely cultivated as commercial crop it’s a favourite around the world.
 
Uses: 
Fresh, pies, drying.
 
Harvest: 
Early-mid season
 
Pollinators: 
Akane, Cortland, Fuji, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Wolf River
For other varieties that will pollinate this variety we recommmend this 'Pollination Checker' from out friends at Orange Pippin Trees in the UK.