Gravenstein Apple tree
Owner: Gil
Location: Snohomish, WASHINGTON, United States
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| Age: | Planted in about 2009 |
| Age of this tree: | 16 years |
| Soil: | clay loam |
| Climate at this location: | mediterranean- dry in summer, wet winter/spring |
| Pruning: | festooned |
| Tree form: | Espalier |
| Height: | Up to 6ft / 2m |
| Cropping: | Medium crops |
| Growth: | This tree grows fairly well here |
| Herbicides: | Un-treated |
| Pesticides: | Un-treated |
| Local pests: | None yet, but expect CM AM |
Owner's comments
A whippy whiley tree habit. Very strong grower as all the triploids are... a summer pruning is always our care. The best of the earlies albeit a bit scab prone.Season records for this tree
2016
Spring blossom: 5 April
Harvest: 2nd week August 45kg / 99lbs
Size: 2.5m / 8.3ft high 1.0m / 3.3ft wide
Canker: Not present
Scab: Mild attack
Mildew: Mild attack
Fireblight: Not present
Cedar-apple rust: Not present
Woolly aphid: Not present
Codling moth: Mild attack
Plum fruit moth: Not present
Silverleaf: Not present
Looking good. Of the 15 grav strains I am growing I am still doing tasting notes evaluating what's what.2014
Spring blossom: 23 April
Harvest: 2nd week July 30kg / 66lbs
Size: 2.0m / 6.7ft high 1.0m / 3.3ft wide
Canker: Not present
Scab: Mild attack
Mildew: Not present
Fireblight: Not present
Cedar-apple rust: Not present
Woolly aphid: Not present
Codling moth: Not present
Plum fruit moth: Not present
Silverleaf: Not present
Miildly Scabby this wet spring...I never spray. Excellent dried, and pies/sauce!