SELAH, Wash. — More Gala trees are being planted by the Washington apple industry than any other variety but Honeycrisp is coming on strong, according to a survey by Tree Top Inc. Gala accounts for 26 ...

Q: I would like a Gala apple tree to match my two Anna apple trees. They are about 12 feet apart. How far from them can I plant the Gala tree, and will there be a problem with cross-pollination or ...

Horticultural experts found that an anomaly in some Gala apple trees causes some apples to grow much larger than others because cells aren't splitting. The findings showed that the new variety, called ...

Q: My ‘Gala' apple tree has not produced any fruit in two years. I purchased another ‘Gala' so it could cross pollinate, but I have not had any luck. — J.B., Houston A: It could be a matter of chill ...

Because rains earlier this year supported very good conditions, our garden plants grew nicely in the spring, and are continuing to do so through the summer months. Currently, our apple trees are ...

What's the apple of your eye? McIntosh? Macoun? Cortland? Honeycrisp? Jonagold? Golden Delicious? Autumn Crisp? Ludacrisp? Mutsu? Fuji? Rhode Island Greening? Granny Smith? Jonathan? Empire? Liberty?

Q: I came back from vacation and my Gala apple tree branch was dead. The tree also has some black spotting under the bark. I’m hoping it’s not damaged from fire blight. A: It looks like an older fire ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Apple growers want to get the most out of their high-value cultivars, and a Purdue University study shows they might want to focus on the types of apples they plant near those ...

There are over 7,000 varieties of apple trees in the world—so where do you start when it comes to your garden? Knowing the best tree for your backyard depends on your climate and region, of course, ...