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|orchard_list=[[Creelman]], [[El Rancho]], [[Grandview]], [[Holcomb]]
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'''Gravenstein''' is a apple variety found in 4 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.
'''Gravenstein''' is a apple variety found in {{#ask: [[Has variety::Gravenstein]] |format=count}} tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.
 
== Description ==
'''Gravenstein''' is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards.
 
=== Characteristics ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Attribute !! Details
|-
| '''Origin''' || Disputed; likely Italy or southern Germany, brought to Graefenstein Castle, Schleswig-Holstein (now Denmark) in the 17th century
|-
| '''Harvest Season''' || Early (late July to late August)
|-
| '''Flavor Profile''' || Sweet-sharp balance; clean, crisp; very aromatic
|-
| '''Storage''' || Poor - about 1 week; does not transport well
|}
 
=== Uses ===
* Fresh eating (excellent)
* Cooking
* Applesauce
* Cider
* Drying
 
=== History ===
Named after Grasten (Gravenstein) Castle in Denmark. Proclaimed Denmark's national apple in 2005. Introduced to California by Russian fur traders at Fort Ross around 1811-1820.


== Trees ==
== Trees ==
* [[Creelman Tree 2|Creelman #2]]
{{#ask: [[Has variety::Gravenstein]]
* [[El Rancho Tree 3|El Rancho #3]]
|?Has orchard=Orchard
* [[Grandview Tree 1|Grandview #1]]
|?Has field tag=Tag
* [[Holcomb Tree 1|Holcomb #1]]
|?Has condition=Condition
|format=table
|headers=plain
|mainlabel=Tree
|sort=Has orchard,Has field tag
|link=all
}}
 
== USDA Pomological Watercolors ==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="250">
File:USDA_Pomological_Gravenstein_POM00002050.jpg|POM00002050 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Arlington
File:USDA_Pomological_Gravenstein_POM00002051.jpg|POM00002051 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Arlington
File:USDA_Pomological_Gravenstein_POM00002052.jpg|POM00002052 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Albermarle
File:USDA_Pomological_Gravenstein_POM00002053.jpg|POM00002053 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Truro
File:USDA_Pomological_Gravenstein_POM00002054.jpg|POM00002054 by Lower, Elsie E. b., Missoula
File:USDA_Pomological_Gravenstein_POM00003613.jpg|POM00003613 by Shull, James Marion
File:USDA_Pomological_Gravenstein_POM00003854.jpg|POM00003854 by Shull, James Marion, Kentville
File:USDA_Pomological_Gravenstein_POM00003985.jpg|POM00003985 by Schutt, Ellen Isham
</gallery>
 
<small>U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705</small>


[[Category:Varieties]]
[[Category:Varieties]]
[[Category:Apple Trees]]
[[Category:Apple Trees]]

Latest revision as of 12:43, 6 February 2026

Gravenstein
Species Apple
Trees Found 2
Orchards El Rancho,Grandview


Gravenstein is a apple variety found in 2 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.

Description

Gravenstein is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards.

Characteristics

Attribute Details
Origin Disputed; likely Italy or southern Germany, brought to Graefenstein Castle, Schleswig-Holstein (now Denmark) in the 17th century
Harvest Season Early (late July to late August)
Flavor Profile Sweet-sharp balance; clean, crisp; very aromatic
Storage Poor - about 1 week; does not transport well

Uses

  • Fresh eating (excellent)
  • Cooking
  • Applesauce
  • Cider
  • Drying

History

Named after Grasten (Gravenstein) Castle in Denmark. Proclaimed Denmark's national apple in 2005. Introduced to California by Russian fur traders at Fort Ross around 1811-1820.

Trees

TreeOrchardTagCondition
El Rancho Tree 3El Rancho3
Grandview Tree 1Grandview1

USDA Pomological Watercolors

  • POM00002050 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Arlington
    POM00002050 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Arlington
  • POM00002051 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Arlington
    POM00002051 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Arlington
  • POM00002052 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Albermarle
    POM00002052 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Albermarle
  • POM00002053 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Truro
    POM00002053 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Truro
  • POM00002054 by Lower, Elsie E. b., Missoula
    POM00002054 by Lower, Elsie E. b., Missoula
  • POM00003613 by Shull, James Marion
    POM00003613 by Shull, James Marion
  • POM00003854 by Shull, James Marion, Kentville
    POM00003854 by Shull, James Marion, Kentville
  • POM00003985 by Schutt, Ellen Isham
    POM00003985 by Schutt, Ellen Isham

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

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