Malus domestica 'Granny Smith' Apple

Malus domestica 'Granny Smith' is a widely acclaimed apple cultivar, famous for its vibrant green skin and delightfully tart flavor. Originating in Australia in the 1860s, the Granny Smith apple has become a favorite around the world, highly valued for both eating fresh and culinary uses due to its crisp texture and refreshing taste.

Common Name: Granny Smith Apple
Mature Height (meters): 3-4 meters
Mature Width (meters): 2-3 meters
Spacing: Plant approximately 3-4 meters apart from other trees or structures to allow adequate room for growth and sunlight exposure.
Foliage: The Granny Smith apple tree has a robust and vigorous growth habit, featuring bright green leaves that provide a lush canopy. Its white blossoms in spring are both fragrant and aesthetically pleasing.
Flowering Period: Blooms in mid to late spring, producing an abundance of attractive white flowers that are essential for pollination and fruit set.
Fruit: The apples are medium to large in size with a distinctive bright green skin. The flesh is white, firm, and juicy with a tart, acidic flavor that becomes sweeter as it ripens. Granny Smith apples are excellent for fresh eating, baking, and cooking, maintaining their texture and flavor well when heated.
Form/Habit: This apple tree typically grows with an upright and spreading habit, making it suitable for various landscape settings and space considerations.
Uses: Perfect for orchard planting, home gardens, and can be used as an ornamental tree due to its beautiful blossoms and attractive fruit. It's also ideal for those who enjoy cooking and baking with apples.
Pollination: Granny Smith apples require cross-pollination with another apple variety that flowers at the same time, such as 'Fuji', 'Gala', or 'Golden Delicious', for effective fruit production.
Sun: Prefers full sun to ensure optimal growth and fruiting.
Maintenance: Requires regular pruning to maintain an open canopy, good air circulation, and efficient fruit production. Pruning is best done in late winter.
Water Requirement: Moderate; consistent watering is important, especially during dry periods and the tree's early years.

Malus domestica 'Granny Smith' is a classic apple variety known for its crisp texture and versatile use. It's an excellent choice for anyone interested in adding a productive and attractive fruit tree to their garden, offering both delightful spring blossoms and a bountiful harvest of delicious apples in the fall.