Orchard Apple
FAMILY: ROSACEAE
The orchard apple is of ancient hybrid origin. The Gravenstein is a cultivar that came to the U.S. from Germany in the early 1820s. It will not pollinate other apple trees.
Orchard apples seldom exceed 50’ in height.
Leaves are toothed.
Flowers are the typical apple blossom. Gravenstein fruit has red stripes on yellow.
Gravensteins are commercially grown in northwest California.
Orchard apples are rather common in Portland.
#204 is possibly the last remaining tree of an extensive apple orchard planted by Gideon Tibbetts who came to Oregon in 1847 and died in 1887.
#290 is over 160 years old; it is an Oregon State Heritage Tree and is recognized by the Home Orchard Society.
| Tree # | Location | Dimensions | Photo and Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204 | Right of Way | 65' Height 68' Spread 11.8' Circ. | This tree is a Gravenstein Apple in the unpaved part of SE Center St. It is possibly the last remaining tree of an extensive apple orchard planted by Gideon Tibbetts who came to Oregon in 1847 and died in 1887.  |
| 290 | Right of Way | 40' Height 50' Spread 8.4' Circ. | This tree is a Yellow Bellflower Apple and is at the dead end of this street. It is over 160 years old and has great historical significance, being an Oregon State Heritage Tree and recognized by the Home Orchard Society.  |
| 321 | Private - Front Yard | 35' Height 40' Spread 9.5' Circ. |  |