All about apples, pears, plums, and cherries - and orchards where they are grown
About this Gala Apple tree
Owner: R.
Location: Greenbank, WASHINGTON, ISLAND, United States
| Age: | Planted in about |
| Soil characteristics at this location: | HARD PACK GLACIAL TILL/PLANTED BY MOUNDING COMPOST; SODDEN GROUND IN WINTER |
| Climate at this location: | OCT-MAR WET COLD; JUNE-JULY-AUG DRY, COOL MARINE VERY STRONG LATE AFTERNOON WINDS 20-30 MPH |
| Pruning: | INFORMAL ESPALIER AGAINST HOG WIRE FENCE |
| Tree form: | Espalier |
| Height: | Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m |
| Cropping: | Heavy crops |
| Growth: | This tree grows easily here |
| Herbicides: | Un-treated |
| Pesticides: | Organic treatments |
| Local pests: | APPLE SCAB, APHID, PEAR SLUG, SCALE, RED SPIDER MITES |
Owner's comments
REGULAR LIME/SULFUR SPRAY REQUIRED: POST HARVEST, MID WINTER, LATE WINTER, PRE-BLOOM, PETAL FALLSeason records for this tree
| Season | Blossom date | Picking / Yield | Size | Season notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2nd week October |
SMALL-REQUIRES HEAVY THINNING, APPLE SCAB ON TREES THAT DID NOT RECEIVE PETAL FALL LIME/SULFUR SPRAY | ||
| 2009 |
©2018 Orange Pippin Ltd. All rights reserved.
You may not reproduce any of the content of this website without our express permission.
We do not accept any liability for loss or damage incurred as a result of any errors in the content of this website.