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Apple Trees - Granny Smith Improved
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-8.
Description
The Granny Smith Apple is a world-renowned variety celebrated for its bright green skin, tart flavor, and firm, juicy texture. Originating in Australia in the 1800s, this late-season apple is prized for both its zesty taste and excellent keeping quality. Its refreshing acidity makes it ideal for baking, cooking, and fresh eating, while its vibrant color adds eye-catching appeal to orchards and markets alike.
Key Features
• Tart, Refreshing Flavor: Distinctively tangy taste with lively acidity — perfect for pies, crisps, and snacking.
• Crisp Texture: Dense, firm flesh holds up beautifully in baking and maintains crunch when fresh.
• Striking Appearance: Smooth, glossy green skin stands out among other apple varieties.
• Late Ripening: Harvests in late fall, extending the apple season with fresh fruit when others are finished.
• Excellent Storage Life: Keeps exceptionally well for months under refrigeration, often improving in flavor over time.
Mature Size
• Height: 12–15 feet (standard); 8–10 feet (semi-dwarf)
• Spread: 10–15 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones
• Zones 5–9
Chill Hours
• Requires approximately 400–600 chill hours for optimal fruiting.
Care Instructions
• Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily) for best fruit quality and sweetness balance.
• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil with good fertility.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during fruit development; avoid standing water.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter to open the canopy, remove deadwood, and encourage strong fruiting spurs.
• Pollination: Requires cross-pollination with another compatible apple variety such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp for best yield.
Landscape Uses
• Excellent for home orchards, edible gardens, and larger landscape plantings.
• Ideal for baking, pies, tarts, sauces, and fresh eating for those who enjoy tart apples.
• Provides year-round interest with spring blossoms, glossy green foliage, and bright fruit.
With its lively tartness, crisp bite, and striking green color, the Granny Smith Apple stands as a timeless favorite among both home gardeners and professional growers. Whether baked into a pie or enjoyed fresh for its tangy flavor, this apple delivers exceptional taste, versatility, and enduring beauty season after season.
More Information: Apple Growing Guide
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How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
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