Similar to Gravenstein but less tart.
USDA identification images for Red Gravenstein
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.
Sport
This variety is a sport (natural genetic mutation) of: Gravenstein
Offspring of this variety
- Mollie's Delicious(distant descendant)
Visitor reviews
- 02 Jun 2020 WA, United StatesBest apple I've ever tasted. Sweet with a little tart. Small to medium fruit. Suffers from apple scab & early drop. Medium crops alternate years.
- 11 Sep 2018 BRITISH COLUMBIA, CanadaI have a red sport and a regular Gravenstein right next to each other. The old traditional Gravenstein has better flavor.
Tree register
United States
- Chris in Bath, MAINE/SAGADAHOC
- Colleen Lunardi in Occidental, CA
- Dan Spratlen in Camano Island, WASHINGTON / USA
- Danny Chesser in Phoenix, AZ
- David in Wilson, KS
- Florian Deisenhofer in Brush Prairie, CLARK COUNTY WA
- Ginger Tigner in Pataskala, OHIO
- Herdie Baisden in STOCKHOLM, WI
- Kim Lapacek in Poynette, WI
- Kris And Bruce in Holden, MAINE
- Luana Schneider in Custer, WASHINGTON
- Michael Miller in Kennett Square, PA
- Rob Bryant in Monticello, IN
- Shirley Morelli in Northport, WA
- Tracy in Ravensdale, WA
- Trevor Roth in Erhard, MINNESOTA
Ireland
- Ute Bohnsack in Kilfenora, CLARE
New Zealand
- Giles in HAMILTON, WAIKATO
Spring blossom records for this variety
2017 season
- April 2017 - tree owned by Ginger in Pataskala, United States
2012 season
- 7th May 2012 - tree owned by Chris in Bath, United States
- 23rd April 2012 - tree owned by Florian in Brush Prairie, United States
2011 season
- 18th May 2011 - tree owned by Kris in Holden, United States
2010 season
- 18th May 2010 - tree owned by Kris in Holden, United States
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Harvest records for this variety
2017 season
- August 2017 - tree owned by Ginger in Pataskala, United States
2013 season
- 3rd week September 2013 - tree owned by Ute in Kilfenora, Ireland
2012 season
- August 2012 - tree owned by Colleen in Occidental, United States
2011 season
- 2nd week September 2011 - tree owned by Kris in Holden, United States
2010 season
- 1st week September 2010 - tree owned by Kris in Holden, United States
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Sport of Gravenstein
- Originates from: Washington, United States
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Red Gravenstein:
United States
Connecticut
- Country Corners Farm, Griswold
Indiana
- Harker Family Farms & Orchard, Waldron
Iowa
- Wilson's Orchard, Iowa City
Maine
- Sweetser's Apple Barrel and Orchards, Cumberland Center
Massachusetts
- Bolton Spring Farm, Bolton
- Red Apple Farm, Phillipston
Michigan
New Hampshire
- Demeritt Hill Farm, Lee
North Carolina
- Creasman Farms, Hendersonville
Ohio
- Ochs Fruit Farm, Lancaster
Oregon
- Beilke Family Farm, Brooks
- Haury Farms, Salem
- Old Stage Farm, Central Point
- B&P Hitz Fruit Farm, Woodburn
Pennsylvania
- Orton's Fruit Farm, North East
Canada
British Columbia
- Apple Luscious Organic Orchards, Salt Spring Island
- Fruit Forest Certified Organic Farm, Cobble Hill