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.
Height12-16 Feet
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Spread12-14 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
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Malus domestica 'Red Gravenstein' 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 History about Gravenstein AppleSome 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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Malus domestica 'Red Gravenstein' 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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Very vigorous |
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Upright habit |
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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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Sweet-tart |
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Very crisp |
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Very juicy |
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Grandpa's Choice™ |
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Complex flavor |
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Site Requirements
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Winter hardy |
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Full Sun |
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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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Juice or Cider |
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High dessert quality |
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