Grandpa's Choice™ Varieties
Grandpa tested hundreds of varieties over the years and the best of the best are his "choices".
Gravenstein Apple

Gravenstein Apple

Malus domestica '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.

Gravenstein Apple Pricing

Item # Description Price
1490 Red Gravenstein Apple on Dwarf (Bud 9) root, Large 1/2" to 5/8" caliper grade $20.99 Add Add to Cart
1559 Red Gravenstein Apple on Semi-Standard (Bud 118) root, Extra-Large 5/8" up caliper grade $21.99 Add Add to Cart
1633 Red Gravenstein Apple on Semi-dwarf (Geneva 30) root, 2 year-Extra large grade $24.99 Add Add to Cart

Height

12-16 Feet

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Spread

12-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

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Malus domestica '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.

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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 'Gravenstein' Characteristics & Attributes

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