Common Name: Gravenstein Apple
Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'Gravenstein'
Zone: 4-9
Bloom Colour: Pale pink to white flowers
Fruit Colour: Yellow-green with red stripes
Fruit Size: Medium to large
Ripens/Harvest: Early to mid-August
Exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Flavour Profile: Sweet-tart, juicy; excellent for fresh eating, cooking, and cider
Fruit Texture: Crisp, tender flesh
Years To Bear: 2-3 years after planting
Mature Size: Semi-dwarf trees reach 12-16 feet in height and spread
Spacing: 12-16 feet apart for semi-dwarf trees
Pollination Requirements: Requires a pollinator; plant with another apple variety that blooms simultaneously, such as 'Golden Delicious' or 'Jonathan'
