Description
Also called gråsten apple
Outstanding-quality dessert apple. Vigorous tree yields crops of medium fruit with red-over-green skin and creamy yellow flesh at maturity. Remarkable flavor when eaten fresh. Holds its shape when baked and makes excellent sauces. Antique variety, originates from Denmark, circa 1797. Cold-hardy. Ripens in September. Pollinator required: Choose another apple variety. See Recommended Pollinators below.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Early – Mid |
| Fruit Color | Yellow Green |
| Fruit Size | Medium – Large |
| Ripens/Harvest | September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 – 7.0 |
| Taste | Tart |
| Texture | Firm, Crisp, Juicy |
| Years to Bear | 2 – 5 |
| Zone Range | 2 – 9 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
The mature size of this variety depends on the version you choose to plant:
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 – 15′ tall x 12 – 15′ wide |
| Dwarf | 8 – 10′ tall x 8 – 10′ wide |
Recommended Spacing
The space needed for this variety to grow depends on the size you plant:
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 – 15′ |
| Dwarf | 8 – 10′ |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety’s Zone Range 2 – 9
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
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