Gravenstein

Gravenstein
Species	Apple
Trees Found	2
Orchards	El Rancho,Grandview

Gravenstein is a apple variety found in 4 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

Tree	Orchard	Tag	Condition
El Rancho Tree 3	El Rancho	3
Grandview Tree 1	Grandview	1

USDA Pomological Watercolors

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

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