Apple ‘Granny Smith’

Common Name: Granny Smith Apple Tree

Scientific Name: Malus domestica ‘Granny Smith’

Zone: 5–8

Bloom Colour: White to pale pink

Fruit Colour: Bright green

Fruit Size: Medium to large

Ripens/Harvest: Mid to late October

Exposure: Full sun

Soil: Moist, well-drained fertile soil; slightly acidic to neutral

Flavour Profile: Tart and tangy with a refreshing acidity

Fruit Texture: Firm, crisp, and very juicy

Years To Bear: Approximately 3–5 years after planting depending on rootstock

Mature Size: Approximately 12–20 ft tall × 12–20 ft wide (varies with rootstock)

Spacing: 15–20 ft apart

Pollination Requirements: Not self-fertile; requires another apple variety blooming at the same time for cross-pollination.