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Gravenstein Apple

Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'Gravenstein'

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 10'-30'
  • W: 10'-14'

planting zones

  • 4a-11

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Gravenstein Apple plant details

Gravenstein Apple is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in clay, gritty and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gravenstein Apple

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 14 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gravenstein Apple

USDA Zones: 4a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: clay, gritty and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fruit color varies, but is usually greenish-yellow with red stripes. The Gravenstein is crisp, juicy, aromatic and has a disctinctive sweetly-tart flavor. A fantastic choice for sauces and pies, as well as being the standard for summer eating apples. Great pollinizer for most all other apple varieties.
Red striped apples late August, early Sept. Crisp, juicy good for sauce & pies-not a good pollinator

Gardening facts about Gravenstein Apple plant

How to Grow Gravenstein Apple

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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