Galarina apple trees

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Galarina is best considered an improved, disease-resistant Gala (to which it is closely related).

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Galarina apple trees for sale

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• 1Semi-dwarf, 1-year bare-root tree $41.95 Mature height: 8ft-12ft after 10 years
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• 2Full-size, 1-year bare-root tree $41.95 Mature height: 16ft-24ft after 10 years
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All about Galarina apple trees

Galarina is, as the name suggests, a cross between Gala and Florina.

The fruit size and sweet flavor are similar to Gala, but it also inherits the wide-ranging disease-resistance of Florina. Poor disease-resistance has always been a weakpoint of Gala, so Galarina can be considered as an "improved" Gala.

How to grow

Galarina apples can be picked over a period of several weeks, a useful feature for the backyard grower.

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History

Galarina was developed at the INRA research station in Angers, France, in the 1980s, from a cross between Gala and Florina apples. Most of the North American field trials were carried out as part of the Quebec Apple Breeding Program, based at St. Jean sur Richelieu in Quebec, Canada.

Galarina characteristics

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Galarina?Beginner
• Is Galarina self-fertile?Not self-fertile
• What flowering group is Galarina?3
• Is Galarina good for pollinating others?Average
• What season do you pick Galarina?Late
• UsesEating fresh
• How long can you keep Galarina in a fridge?3 months or more
• What is the overall disease resistance of Galarina?Good
• How resistant is Galarina to fire blight?Some resistance
• Is Galarina resistant to scab?Some resistance
• Is Galarina resistant to powdery mildew?Some resistance
• What is the USDA hardiness zone for Galarina?Zone 4 (-34C)
• Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)Hot (>30C / 86F)
• Where does Galarina originate from?France
• When was Galarina first introduced?1950 - 1999
• Fruit colorRed