Granny Smith apple
Malus domestica 'Granny Smith'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size10 to 25 feet tall12 to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White, pink
- Fall color
- Yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Slightly acidic (pH 6.0-7.0)
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Granny Smith' apple (Malus domestica 'Granny Smith') is a tree for the food garden and as a specimen. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is grown for fresh eating and cooking, and the tart, lemony fruit stays firm for baking. The fruit ripens late in the season and keeps for 3 months or more. This tree is self-fertile.
Pairs well with Chardonnay grape, Garlic chives, Pecan, and Jerusalem artichoke.