{"product_id":"santiam-red-gala-apple-tree-malus-domestica-live-bare-root-tree-early-ripening-sweet-apple-disease-resistant-gala-variety-on-m7-rootstock","title":"Santiam Red Gala Apple Tree – Early Ripening Disease Resistant Apple on M7 Rootstock","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow delicious early-season apples with the Santiam Red Gala Apple Tree, a live bare root tree ready for planting. This improved Gala-type apple, selected by Santiam Nursery from open-pollinated Royal Gala seeds, offers excellent disease resistance, reliable productivity, and sweet, flavorful fruit. The apples develop attractive red coloration with crisp, juicy flesh ideal for fresh eating, snacks, salads, and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrafted on M7 rootstock, this semi-dwarf tree reaches a mature height of 12–18 feet, making it suitable for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, and home gardens. It thrives in full sun with well-draining fertile soil and moderate watering during establishment. The Santiam Red Gala Apple Tree is hardy in USDA zones 5–8 and benefits from nearby apple varieties for pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 1 live Santiam Red Gala Apple Tree\u003cbr\u003e• Shipped bare root\u003cbr\u003e• Rootstock: M7\u003cbr\u003e• Healthy, dormant fruit tree\u003cbr\u003e• Disease-resistant early ripening variety\u003cbr\u003e• Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Santiam Red Gala Apple\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Santiam Red Gala’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Young grafted tree\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining fertile soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: 12–18 feet on M7 rootstock\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–8\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Season: Early season\u003cbr\u003ePollination: Benefits from another apple variety nearby\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, with pruning and proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun for optimal fruit sweetness and color. Annual pruning improves airflow, maintains healthy structure, and supports strong fruit production.\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":52499608076420,"sku":null,"price":141.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_42_bd87ccac-002f-4b1a-89ed-a997ba7060eb.jpg?v=1783660519","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/santiam-red-gala-apple-tree-malus-domestica-live-bare-root-tree-early-ripening-sweet-apple-disease-resistant-gala-variety-on-m7-rootstock","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}