Great for large yards. Semi-dwarf: 12–15 feet tall, with good yields and easier harvesting. Dwarf: 8–10 feet tall, ideal for small yards or container growing.

Choose a dwarf variety unless you have a very large garden. A standard apple tree can grow to 30 feet high and wide, while a dwarf tree will mature 6-to-12 feet high, depending on its rootstock.

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 ...