Stepover trees are used primarily for edging a border or pathway or to divide the kitche/vegetable garden. These very tiny trees are just 18” in height with two side laterals from the main stem forming a capital ‘T’ shape. The stepover tree is an ormamental addition to your garden and these trees are grown on the smallest avaailable rootstock, M27. Plant 120-150cm’s apart One of the most famous Apples worldwide, and a great favourite, especially with those who prefer mild, sweet apples. Gala has it’s origins in New Zealand, where it was introduced circa 1965 from a Kidds Orange x Golden Delicious cross. Gala Apple stepover tree – Season: Harvest in October; will store for several weeks. Gala Apple - appearance: Classically shaped, richly blushed and striped red. Various more highly coloured sports have been introreuced and these tend to be the types favoured by Supermarkets. Gala apple trees – flavour: Very sweet, mild, can be slightly scented. Crisp and juicy. Uses: A classic dessert apple. Cropping & Growth Medium vigour, can be disease prone. Gala - Pollination: ‘C’ Pollination group, so use varieties with the same or adjacent pollinating prefixes. Here are some suggested varieties: Cox's Orange Cornish Gilliflower Bountiful Charles Ross Braeburn Empire
