Starkrimson® Gala Apple Tree

Starkrimson® Gala delivers everything that makes Gala America’s most popular apple — exceptionally sweet, aromatic flavor with a fine, crisp bite — in a deeper, more richly red-colored package. Where standard Gala produces attractively striped red-over-yellow fruit, Starkrimson® Gala’s deeper red coloring is more visually striking and uniform, making it as beautiful at harvest as it is enjoyable to eat. Late August to early September ripening puts fresh homegrown apples on the table at the earliest point of the fall season, and with proper cold storage the fruit holds for up to 4 months. A Stark Pick and customer favorite in Zones 5–8.

Exceptionally Sweet and Aromatic — The Gala Character

Gala’s flavor profile is what made it America’s most planted apple — exceptionally sweet with a mild, pleasant aromatic quality and a fine, crisp texture that makes it one of the most broadly appealing fresh-eating apples available. It’s the apple that converts reluctant fresh-fruit eaters and satisfies experienced apple growers in equal measure. Starkrimson® delivers that beloved character in abundance, with late August to early September harvests that open the apple season with genuinely impressive fruit.

Deeper Red Coloring — The Starkrimson® Improvement

The Starkrimson® designation marks this as the improved color strain — deeper, more richly red than standard Gala, with the more uniform and visually striking appearance that makes it stand out at harvest. That improved color reflects a more complete maturation process and contributes to the full, sweet flavor development that makes Starkrimson® Gala consistently satisfying.

Storage Options — Eat Now or Keep for 4 Months

Starkrimson® Gala gives growers flexibility in how they enjoy the harvest. Pick slightly early and store in cold conditions for up to 4 months — extending the enjoyment of a late August harvest into December and beyond. Or let the fruit ripen fully on the tree for immediate peak-quality fresh eating right at harvest.

Why Growers Choose Starkrimson® Gala

• A Stark Pick and customer favorite — one of the most consistently recommended Gala varieties
• Exceptionally sweet, aromatic, fine and crisp — the full Gala flavor experience
• Deeper red coloring than standard Gala — the Starkrimson® improvement
• Late August to early September harvest — among the earliest quality fall apples
• Up to 4 months storage — flexibility to eat now or keep for winter
• Cold hardy in Zones 5–8 — reliable performance across a wide range of climates

Here’s our complete list of Gala Apple Trees.