Apple Tree 'Granny Smith' (Zones 5 to 9)

The Malus Domestica - 'Granny Smith' apples are a classic favorite for its crisp bite and sweet-tart flavor. Produces large green apples with white speckles and firm, creamy white flesh. During the springtime, this tree blooms small white flowers. Normally used in baking or cider but fresh is always an option. This tree does seem to hold onto its fruits rather than dropping them to the ground, so not only you but other wildlife can enjoy its freshness. This fruit can stay fresh up to six months if properly stored.

This tree is self-fertile but improves harvest when planted with other varieties to be cross-pollinated. Some options would be Fuji, Gala, Red Delicious, and Golden Delicious. Produces fruit well into early winter months.

Hardiness zone for this plant: 5 - 9

Full sun 

Attracts birds, bees and butterflies.

Pink / White flowers, fragrant

Due to California Department of Agriculture, we cannot ship this item to the state of California.

This Granny Smith Apple comes in a 1 Gallon pot

Size: Mature size can reach 12'- 15' x 12'- 15'

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Hardiness zone: 5-9 View Map

Characteristics: This semi-dwarf grows in a pyramidal shape with a single upright leader limb at its highest point. Has a chill hours (CU) requirement of 400–500. (Chill hours are the average hours of air temperature between 32° and 45° F in a typical winter season.) Produces fruit in 3-5 years.

Growth Rate: Medium to fast.

Soil, Water, Fertilize: Moist, well-draining soil with the pH 6.0 - 7.0. Tolerant to drought, heat and colder temperatures. Prune in late winter to promote growth and shape the tree. Fertilize in early spring.

*Pictures shown are of mature plants and not what you will receive.

Allow 15'ft of space between each apple tree.

Cross pollinates well with Gala, Fuji, Golden Delicious and Red Delicious.