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Malus domestica Gravenstein

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Malus domestica Gravenstein Apple,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Citrus & Fruit, Trees Rounded, Upright

Description:

Deciduous apple tree that has pink flowers in Spring followed by large firm, juicy ,crisp yellowish-green, red-striped fruit. Gravenstein is a dual purpose eating apple with a savoury flavour and is also suitable for making cider.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

2-4m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier

Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Black Spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Fruit Fly, Mites, Powdery Mildew

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Rosaceae Europe

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Pink, White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: High

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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