Gravenstein Apple Tree

The Gravenstein Apple Tree is an Heirloom variety of apple with a long history that has continued to be popular with home growers because of its outstanding flavor. It is a dual-purpose apple that will bake delicious pies as well as being a favourite for eating fresh. It is ready to harvest earlier than many other varieties and it will give you a longer season of apples if you are only growing later varieties. This is not an apple you will see in stores so it will be something special that is only available to home growers.

• Top-quality dual-purpose eating and baking apple
• Ready to harvest by September
• Excellent flavor and texture
• Good cold-resistance in zone 4
• Grow with other apple varieties for a full crop

The Gravenstein Apple Tree is a great choice if you live in zones 4 and 5, because it is very cold-resistant. It grows well too in warmer zones up to zone 8. It should be planted in full sun, in any well-drained soil, and apples generally like sandier soils, rather than heavy clay. Use plenty of organic material when planting, and as mulch, for good growth. Some pest control is helpful when growing apples, and regular pruning is needed for the best results, including fruit-thinning for good size apples.