Malus, Apple 'Granny Smith'
Malus pumila
| Family: | Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Malus (MAY-lus) (Info) |
| Species: | pumila (POO-mil-uh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Granny Smith |
| Synonym: | Malus domestica |
Height:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
Early season flowering
Pollination:
Rootstock Vigor:
Bearing Habit:
Disease Resistance:
Resistant to Cedar-Apple Rust
Fruit Usage:
Dessert
Cider
Other details:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By grafting
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona
Sylmar, California
Bristol, Connecticut
Morris, Illinois
Barbourville, Kentucky
Independence, Louisiana
Traverse City, Michigan
Cole Camp, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri
Buchanan, Tennessee
Decatur, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Jun 11, 2010, beazert from Decatur, TX wrote: Even with benign neglect, will grow here and produce a few apples but does not seem to like the heavy clay soil, heat, or the high winds (Decatur, TX). Pity, as it's my very favorite apple. Very tart. Keeps extremely well in refrigerator for weeks or even months. Great for eating. Wonderful dehydrated. |
| Neutral | On Nov 27, 2004, Big_Red from Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) wrote: Granny Smith is a fine commercial apple originating in Australia in 1868. It is one of the few all-green apples that have gained popularity in the American market. It is a good keeper and considered by many to be one of the best cooking apples, making excellent applesauce and apple juice. The fruit is medium sized with a dark to pale green skin with distinctive whitish dots. Crisp, firm, and juicy with a good balance of acids and sugars. Ripens Late September to October. |
