A late-maturing sport of Gala. Origin: limb sport of Kidds D-8 Gala, found at Catoctin Mountain Orchard, Thurmont, Md., in 1992 by Bob Black. Introd. 1999; assigned to International Plant Management, Inc., Lawrence, Mich. USPP 12,842; 13 Aug. 2002. Tree: same as parent. Recommended for fresh market in warmer climates where regular Gala matures too soon. Fruit: typical size, shape, and quality of Kidds D-8, maturing 6 weeks later than the parent; flesh much firmer than parent’s, 18-23 pounds at maturity.
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