Gravenstein Apple
Gravenstein Apple
Malus domestica 'Red Gravenstein'
Grandpa's Choice™ Red Gravenstein is a culinary treat! This antique variety is well known for cooking, sauce, cider and eating out of hand. It is large, with crisp white flesh and a distinct, juicy flavor. It will keep moderately well. The fruit is orangish with red striping on greenish yellow skin. It ripens late in the summer to early fall.
Pricing
Height12-16 Feet
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Spread12-14 Feet
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsGravenstein is a strong grower and somewhat upright. Care for it like most other apple varieties. Somewhat fire blight susceptible.
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A Little HistorySome sources say that Graavenstein came from Italy, some say from Germany, in the early 1600's. Grandpa really doesn't know, but the name sure suggest german origins.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Early blooming |
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Pollinizer needed |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Upright habit |
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Very vigorous |
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Harvest Period
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Early fall |
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Mid-September |
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Other Attributes
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Very juicy |
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Complex flavor |
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Grandpa's Choice™ |
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Sweet-tart |
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Very crisp |
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Site Requirements
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Full Sun |
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Winter hardy |
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Cooking or baking |
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Good for sauce |
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High dessert quality |
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Juice or Cider |
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