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Granny Smith Apple

Scientific Name: Malus 'Granny Smith'

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Granny Smith Apple plant details

Granny Smith Apple is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Granny Smith Apple

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: edible, heirloom

GROWING CONDITIONS for Granny Smith Apple

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These are the perfect sweet-tart apple with a satisfyingly crisp texture. In spring, fragrant white flowers emerge from pink buds and in autumn these 15-20' trees are loaded with numerous glossy bright-green apples which are superb for cooking and make outstanding tarts or pies, they also store very well. Discovered in Tasmania in 1868, 400-500 chill hours are required, as is a pollinizer of which there are many; Gala, Fuji, and Fameuse to name a few. S/M

Gardening facts about Granny Smith Apple plant

How to Grow Granny Smith Apple

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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