Cultivar Apple

Red Gravenstein

Malus domestica

2 countries

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Description

‘Red Gravenstein’ is a apple cultivar of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. Apple. An early season apple that ripens in summer. Available in New Zealand. External cultivar references describe ‘Red Gravenstein’ as follows: Similar to Gravenstein but less tart.

Characteristics

Fruit Size

Large

Skin Colour

Red

Flesh Texture

Crisp

Harvest Timing (NZ)

Very Early

Storage Life

Poor

Pollination Group / Partners

Flowering group 1 (triploid)

Notes

Sport of Gravenstein. Originated in Washington, United States. The fruit are striped and are medium to large. Red Gravenstein is a triploid, heritage variety of apple.

Fruit Use

Multi-purpose

Country Availability

Known to be available in 2 countries

NEW ZEALAND New Zealand