{"product_id":"santiam-red-gala-apple-tree-malus-domestica-bare-root-m7-semi-dwarf-rootstock-early-ripening-sweet-apple-disease-resistant-fruit-tree","title":"Santiam Red Gala Apple Tree Bare Root | Early Ripening Sweet Apple on M7 Rootstock","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow a reliable and early-producing apple with the Santiam Red Gala Apple Tree, a variety selected from Royal Gala seedlings known for strong disease resistance and excellent flavor. This bare root tree is grafted on M7 semi-dwarf rootstock, producing a manageable tree ideal for home orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSantiam Red Gala ripens earlier than traditional Gala apples, providing a head start on the apple season. The fruit is sweet, crisp, and flavorful, perfect for fresh eating and everyday use. Its improved disease resistance makes it easier to grow and maintain, especially for backyard gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis variety combines early harvest, dependable performance, and great taste, making it an excellent addition to any edible landscape or home orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a healthy dormant bare root tree ready for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 bare root Santiam Red Gala apple tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRootstock: M7 (semi-dwarf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly ripening, disease-resistant variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, crisp apple fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Santiam Red Gala Apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Santiam Red Gala’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Bare root \/ dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-draining, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; consistent moisture during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: 12–16 feet (smaller with pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Requires cross-pollination (e.g., Fuji, Granny Smith)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Possible when young; best planted in ground long-term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant near another apple variety for optimal pollination and higher yields. Regular pruning improves airflow and fruit quality while helping maintain tree shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SantiamNursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52504047911044,"sku":null,"price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify_51.jpg?v=1783761126","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/santiam-red-gala-apple-tree-malus-domestica-bare-root-m7-semi-dwarf-rootstock-early-ripening-sweet-apple-disease-resistant-fruit-tree","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}