Grenadier apple

Grenadier apple identification images

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USDA identification images for Grenadier

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

Visitor reviews

• 21 Aug 2024 

  We have a grenadier apple tree and of all our trees (we have about 14-15 I think) it is "Old Faithful". It always produces a good crop and pretty much every other year a bumper crop. Great for applesauce where we only add a minimum of sugar.
• 15 Feb 2024  LONDON, United Kingdom

  We inherited what I believe was a Grenadier cooking apple tree when we moved in here in Dulwich London I think 60 years old then. It has just blown down after another 50 years . It almost always provided many more great cooking apples than we could eat ( baked and in pies and crumble) and in time to combine with the blackberries also at the end of the garden - . Only problem was that the apples did not keep more than a few weeks, max about a month. I greatly regret its passing - vigorous to the end, despite turning out to be completely hollowed out
• 08 Sep 2022 

  Grenadier is superior to Bramley for cooking and delicious for eating if you like a slightly tart apple. many grow to over 1lb in weight. Why don't more growers sell these trees. We have a Bramley and Grenadier I much prefer the Grenadier for all my apple cooking.
• 06 Sep 2020  WORCESTERSHIRE, United Kingdom

  I didn't have quite enough Grenadiers when cooking the last of this years crop so added an early Bramley. This was the first time i had compared the two directly. The heady scent of the Grenadier really shone through - much the better apple. I'll show this tree more respect in future! And free up freezer space at the beginning of August - they really have to be used straight from the tree.
• 24 Jun 2018  United Kingdom

  Pretty sure we have one. We peel and core and section after picking and then freeze so can use throughout the year in crumble, Apple plat and devised red cabbage. As others have said early picker and fabulous taste.
• 29 Sep 2016  KENT, United Kingdom

  Moved into my new house in February and have just found out (from the huge ripening apples and help from Brogdales identification service) that I have a Grenadier . What a lovely cooking apple. Puree, crumble and pie so far. Good flavour cooked and raw . Very different to a Bramley which I also love.
• 11 May 2014  DEVON, United Kingdom

  Almost an eater when ripe.Possibly easiest tree to grow i have (out of 20)Always crops well,growth is manageable,always disease free,brilliant starter apple.Apple pie & sauce from early August in UK.Commend without hesitation
• 10 Apr 2011  Co. Meath, Ireland

  There is a Grenadier in our garden since the 1880s (four generations of apple tarts, stewed apples.... and 'free' apples for neighbouring children); 9 ft high - produces more than we can use, is 'pruned' by clippers or loppers every second year (more or less)..any tips for the next 130 years ?
• 14 Oct 2009  WILTSHIRE, United Kingdom

  I have a 40 ft Grenadier tree and have just made 5 gallons of cider, all from the one tree
• 31 Jul 2009  LANCS, United Kingdom

  Restricted non vigorous growth when well cropped. Splendid apple for small gardens. I find it very reliable and keen to fruit.
• 13 Dec 2008  SOUTH HAMPSHIRE, United Kingdom

  We have had a Grenadier apple tree for over 20 years now and it has always been a good cropper. The glory is we get (sometimes) apples at the end of July and we can pick them until early September. Its only a small tree but we get plenty of apples for our needs and some left over for friends and neighbours.This means we then benefit by neighbours receprocating in September and October with Bramleys etc. So we have 'fresh' apples deep into November and December.
• 19 Oct 2008  SHROPSHIRE, United Kingdom

  We have an old Grenadier at the end of our garden that produces fruit every year, with every other year being a real bumper crop that we struggle to keep up with! As it doesn't keep too long we get peeling, freeze it up, and enjoy fantastic crumbles and purees all through the winter.
• 06 Oct 2008  WARWICKSHIRE, United Kingdom

  Have a tree (70 years old) which we have been trying to identify - this sounds like it. In our opinion beats the Bramley hands down! Does anyone have a picture so we could compare and does anyone know of a nursery still selling this variety?
• 14 Sep 2008  LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom

  We have two of these in our garden in South Liverpool and they will generally fruit every year. Like Vivien in Bristol 2008 has been a great crop. Superb apple for all sorts of uses!
• 17 Aug 2008  BRISTOL, United Kingdom

  We love our Grenadier apples - our small tree does not produce fruit every year but when it does, the flavour and cooking properties are second to none. This year (2008) has seen a wonderful crop.
• 07 Oct 2007  ABERDEENSHIRE, United Kingdom

  Grows reasonably well here in Eastern Scotland. Almost an eater when really ripe. , but makes great pies also.

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Where to buy trees

The following tree nurseries offer Grenadier apple trees for sale:

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Where to buy fresh fruit

The following orchards grow Grenadier:

United Kingdom

• England - midlands

  • Cotteridge Community Orchard, Birmingham
  • Walsgrove Farm, Worcester

• England - south-east

  • Holton Orchards, Halesworth

• England - south-west

  • Charlton Orchards, Taunton

References

• Apples of England (1948)
  Author: Taylor
• Fruit Expert
  Author: Hessayon