Apples: Malus pumila 'Gravenstein'
Botanical name: Malus pumila 'Gravenstein'
Common name: Apple Tree, Semi-dwarf 'Gravenstein'
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Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 4a thru 8b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
deciduous
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
bee attracting, edible |
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description for "Apples: Malus pumila 'Gravenstein'"
Another of the old apples of outstanding quality. Large red with yellow stripes. Fine for eating or cooking. Ripens late August to early September. Yields an average of 5 bushels with some variation depending on the season. Will reach a height of 10-12 feet at maturity. Plant trees 15-20 feet apart. Needs well drained soil. Full sun is best, but must have at least a half day of sun. Good for an espalier. Two varieties are needed for pollination. 'Cortland', 'McIntosh' and 'Yellow Delicious' are particularly effective pollinators. Zones 4-8. Edited by M.Tate