'James Grieve' is a medium-sized apple tree that grows moderately fast. The crown is semi-open and broadly oval to round in shape. The tree will grow (5)6-8 m tall. Around late April-early May, white-pink flowers open from darker pink buds. The apples are ready for picking from mid-August. They are regularly rounded in shape, medium-sized and yellow-green with red stripes or a red blush. The flesh is yellowish-white, very juicy and pleasantly aromatic. The apple has a characteristic sweet taste. James Grieve' is a hand apple that keeps poorly. Its flesh is very susceptible to bruising. This cultivar is therefore not recommended for professional apple production, but it is an excellent apple for hobbyists and individuals. 'James Grieve' is very suitable for direct consumption and for making purée. That makes this cultivar fine for application in private gardens.
'James Grieve' was found in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1893 and named after its finder. Hardiness zone 6.
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good, susceptible to sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem, clearstem fruit tree, halfstem fruit tree
Clearstem fruit treeClear stem treeHalfstem fruit treeMulti-stem treeacid soilclay soilloamy soilsandy soiltolerates no pavingresistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)can withstand windoval2nd size, between 6 and 12 metreshalf-open crowngreenpinkwhiteAprilaverage growingConspicuous bloomvaluable for bees (honey plant)provides food for birdsnon-toxic (usually)Ornamental fruitEdible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Malus domestica 'James Grieve'
Malus domestica 'James Grieve' can eventually reach a height of 5-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Malus domestica 'James Grieve' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Malus domestica 'James Grieve' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus domestica 'James Grieve' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.