Description
Gravenstein apple tree – Malus domestica ‘Gravenstein’
The Gravenstein apple tree, which originated in Graefenstein Castle in Germany around 1760, is an ancient variety valued for its tasty and versatile fruit. Ideal for early apple lovers and mountainous regions. Price:
- €10 for trees less than one meter tall
- €20 for trees over one meter
Availability: Shipping from December to March
Characteristics of the fruit
- Size: Medium caliber
- Shape: Round
- Color: Golden yellow marbled with red
- Flesh: Fine, juicy, crunchy
- Taste: Sweet, fragrant, slightly tart
- Use: Knife apple, cooking apple, cider apple
- Storage: Until November
Tree Features
- Vigour: Medium to High
- Port: Erect, slender
- Height at maturity : 5 metres
- Width at maturity : 3 metres
- Fruit set: Fast
- Productivity: Good, tendency to alternate
- Hardiness: Very good, down to -29°C
Cultivation and maintenance
Planting
Choose a sunny spot for your Gravenstein apple tree. For detailed planting tips, check out our guide to planting fruit trees.
Soil and exposure
- Soil: All types, well-drained
- Exhibition: Full sun
- Altitude: Suitable up to 800m
Care
- Regular watering, especially in times of drought
- Adding organic fertilizer in spring
- Maintenance pruning at the end of winter
- Fruit thinning recommended
Pollination
The Gravenstein apple tree is triploid and not self-fertile. For good fruiting, plant one of the following varieties nearby:
To learn more about pollinating apple trees, check out our guide to the best apple varieties.
Disease resistance
- Medium susceptibility to scab, mildew and rust
- Average resistance to fire blight
- Good resistance to crown canker
Advantages of the Gravenstein variety
- Excellent taste quality
- Versatility of use (tabletop, cooking, cider)
- Good adaptation to mountainous regions
- Early production
- Very good hardiness
Ordering Information
- Packaging: Bare-root trees
- Shipping period: December to March
- Available sizes: Less than one meter and more than one meter
To place an order or get more information about our delivery options, visit our fruit trees page.
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