Apple 'Gravenstein' (Semi-Dwarf) Tree

Gravenstein Apple delivers an early-season harvest of crisp, tart apples prized for fresh eating, sauces and pies. Its fragrant spring blossoms attract pollinators, then the semi-dwarf tree bears medium-to-large fruit by mid-summer. The compact habit fits well in small home orchards, containers or espalier against a wall. Annual pruning maintains a balanced canopy and encourages spur production for reliable yields.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Malus domestica ‘Gravenstein’
• Common name: Gravenstein Apple (Semi-Dwarf)
• Hardiness zones: 3 – 8
• Exposure: Full sun for best fruit colour and flavour
• Soil: Well-drained fertile loam; tolerates light clay or sandy sites
• Water needs: Moderate; even moisture benefits flowering and fruit set
• Size at maturity: 4–5 m tall × 3–4 m wide (approx. 13–16 ft × 10–13 ft)
• Maintenance: Moderate; prune in late winter to open the canopy, remove crossing branches and thin heavy fruit clusters
• Advantages: Early harvest; exceptional flavour for fresh use and cooking; space-saving semi-dwarf form ensures easy management and high productivity