- Height: Varies
- Spread: Varies
- Shape:
- Foliage: Green
- Fall Foliage: Insignificant
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Zone: 3-9
Europe, 1800. Gravenstein apple is an old-fashioned apple variety with sweet, tart flavors and crisp, juicy texture. One of the earliest ripening apples, picked in late July and August. Is used primarily as a cooking apple, especially for sauces and cider. An irregularly-shaped green apple with broad red stripes. Short storage life.