Malus domestica 'Granny Smith'
Semi-Dwarf Apple
Photo courtesy of Bailey Nursery
- Crisp, tart apple
- Medium sized fruit with speckled green skin
- Good for baking
- Resists browning when cut
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Garden
Full Sun
Spring
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Needs differnt apple for pollination
Great for baking
Height: 15-20 ft
Spread: 15-20 ft
Price Level 1: $89.99~#7
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Specimen
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Edible
- Focal Point
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Malus
Common Name: Semi-Dwarf Apple
Semi-dwarf deciduous tree with elliptical or ovate, green leaves of variable margins and sizes. Cup or saucer-shaped, white or pink tinged flowers bloom in spring. Fruit ranges from gold to burgundy, in a wide range of flavors and culinary uses, harvested in summer or fall. Great in home orchards or as a lawn or meadow specimen.