Santiam Red Gala Apple Tree – Bare Root Live Plant | M7 Rootstock | Sweet Gala Apple Variety | Disease Resistant Fruit Tree

Grow a productive and flavorful apple tree with this Santiam Red Gala Apple Tree, a grower-friendly variety selected by Santiam Nursery from open-pollinated Royal Gala seeds. This listing includes a live bare-root apple tree grafted on M7 rootstock, ideal for home orchards, gardens, and edible landscapes.

Santiam Red Gala apples are prized for their sweet flavor, crisp texture, and early ripening harvest. The variety is especially popular among growers because of its excellent disease resistance and reliable fruit production. The apples feature attractive red coloration and juicy flesh, making them perfect for fresh eating, snacks, and desserts.

Grafted on M7 semi-dwarf rootstock, this tree offers strong growth while maintaining a manageable size suitable for backyard orchards and garden plantings.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Santiam Red Gala apple tree
✔️ Bare-root tree ready for planting
✔️ Grafted on M7 semi-dwarf rootstock
✔️ Healthy orchard-quality fruit tree
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Santiam Red Gala Apple
Botanical Name: Malus domestica
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Grafted bare-root tree
Rootstock: M7 (semi-dwarf)
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining fertile garden soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist during establishment
Mature Height: 12–16 feet depending on pruning
Growth Rate: Moderate
Harvest Time: Early season (late summer)
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: Possible with pruning

💡 Care Tip: Before planting, soak the bare roots in water for 2–4 hours. Plant in full sun and apply mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and encourage healthy root growth.