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.

Height 12-16 Feet

Spread 12-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Malus domestica 'Red Gravenstein' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Gravenstein is a strong grower and somewhat upright. Care for it like most other apple varieties. Somewhat fire blight susceptible.

A Little History about Gravenstein Apple Some 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.

Malus domestica 'Red Gravenstein' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Early blooming • Pollinizer needed	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Very vigorous • Upright habit	Harvest Period • Early fall • Mid-September
Other Attributes • Sweet-tart • Very crisp • Very juicy • Grandpa's Choice™ • Complex flavor	Site Requirements • Winter hardy • Full Sun	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • Cooking or baking • Good for sauce • Juice or Cider • High dessert quality