Not all apples are created equal. Some are tart, some are crisp, some are sweet, but only one manages to combine the best of them all in a shade of green. Meet the Green Dragon Apple: a variety so distinctive that it stands alone as the only mass-produced sweet green apple in today’s market. Crisp, aromatic, and beautifully green-skinned, it’s more than a piece of fruit. It’s a seasonal experience, a story waiting to be savored.
At Dragonberry , we don’t just bring fruit to market, we curate extraordinary tastes from around the world. The Green Dragon Apple is one of those treasures. More than three decades ago, it was a little-known orchard secret in the Pacific Northwest, grown in the volcanic soils of Oregon and Washington. For years, its sweet crunch was reserved almost exclusively for Asia, where it gained a loyal following.
Today , thanks to Dragonberry , this rare apple has carved out a premium niche in the U.S. market. And every harvest still feels like an unveiling, lasting only two to three weeks each fall. The apples are grown in small orchards, each under 100 acres, where generations of growers hand-tend the trees against a backdrop of Mount Adams and Mount Hood. These are not industrial fields. They’re places where care, craft, and nature converge, and where food remains what it should be: wholesome, from the ground up.
Ask anyone to describe a green apple and you will likely hear one word: tart. The Green Dragon defies that expectation. Its flavor is sweet, juicy , and subtly aromatic, a profile more often found in red apples. Bite after bite, it offers a refreshing crunch without the sharp tang most people associate with green fruit. It’s this paradox, green on the outside, sweet on the inside, that makes it so unforgettable. It’s proof that indulgence doesn’t always wear a bold color . Sometimes it arrives quietly , with elegance and restraint.
The Green Dragon Apple is versatile, but always elevated. It’s the kind of fruit that transforms simple moments into something special. Here are a few ways to enjoy it at its best:
- On a cheese board with brie, honey , and toasted walnuts.
- Sliced into a salad, where its crisp sweetness balances vinaigrettes and fresh greens.
- As a chilled snack, perfectly refreshing on its own.
- In baked desserts, where its flavor holds up without overpowering other ingredients.
Whether it’s a weekday lunch or a weekend gathering, the Green Dragon Apple adds a touch of sophistication to the table. But know that the Green Dragon Apple isn’t available year-round. Its limited scale and short harvest make it a seasonal indulgence. That’s part of its charm. Just as truffle season excites food lovers, the return of Green Dragon each fall is an event for those who know what to look for .
Bold in its rarity . Sophisticated in its heritage. Invigorating in its freshness. The Green Dragon Apple is more than fruit, it’s an invitation to taste a story . So this season, look for the apple that doesn’t just crunch, it captivates. The Green Dragon Apple: fleeting in season, lasting in impression.
