Gala (apple)
| 'Gala' | |
|---|---|
| Species | Malus domestica |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Kidd's Orange Red' × 'Golden Delicious' |
| Cultivar | Gala |
| Origin | Greytown, Wairarapa, 1930s |
Gala is an apple cultivar with a sweet, mild flavor, a crisp but not hard texture, and a striped or mottled orange or reddish appearance. Originating from New Zealand in the 1930s, similar to most named apples it is clonally propagated. The Gala is one of the top commercial apple varieties today and one of the most popular in North America.