Gala, Fuji and Granny Smith are all species of what?

An apple is an edible fruit produced by an apple tree. Apple trees are cultivated worldwide and are the most widely grown species in the genus Malus.

Gala - A cross between Kidd’s Orange Red and Golden Delicious, the Gala originated in New Zealand. Brought to the United States in the early 1970s, it is now one of the country’s most popular apple varieties. Galas can vary in color, but they have a very distinctive yellow-orange skin with red striping. This variety is also great in salads, baking, pies and sauces. U.S.-grown Galas are harvested beginning in mid-July and are typically available year round.

Fuji - Originally developed in Japan in the late 1930s, this apple was named after the famous Mt. Fuji. A cross between Ralls Janet and Red Delicious, the Fuji is bi-colored; typically striped with yellow and red. Over the years, its popularity has skyrocketed due to both its flavor, and its crunch. Fujis are super sweet and extremely juicy. This apple is perfect for snacking, but is also great for salads, baking, sauces, and even freezing for later. They are available year round, beginning in September.

Granny Smith - The Granny Smith is a tip-bearing apple cultivar which originated in Australia in 1868. It is named after Maria Ann Smith, who propagated the cultivar from a chance seedling. The tree is thought to be a hybrid of Malus sylvestris, the European wild apple, with the domesticated apple Malus pumila as the pollinizer.