Granny Smith Apple Tree

The Granny Smith apple tree is famous for producing the iconic crisp, tart, and juicy green apples loved worldwide. First cultivated in Australia in the mid-1800s by Maria Ann “Granny” Smith, this green apple tree has become a favorite for fresh eating, baking, cider, and long-term storage.

Semi Dwarf Granny Smith Apple Tree

Our Semi Dwarf Granny Smith Apple Tree on M111 rootstock grows to about 12–15 feet tall, making it ideal for home orchards and small gardens. It thrives in full sun with well-draining soil, is partially self-pollinating, and will produce fruit more abundantly when planted near other varieties like Fuji, Honeycrisp, or even Red Delicious.

• Zones: 5–8 (some sources note 3–9 with proper care)
• Chill Hours: 400–600
• Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
• Harvest: Late fall (October–November)
• Fruit Appearance: Bright green, large apples; may develop a red blush in cooler nights
• Flavor & Use: Very crisp, tart, and sharp; excellent for pies, cooking, and fresh eating
• Tree Traits: Vigorous, hardy, adaptable, and resistant to many diseases

Care & Growing Tips

• Soil & Sun: Plant in full sun with well-drained soil, keeping the graft union above the soil line.
• Watering & Fertilizing: Keep soil evenly moist; use balanced fertilizer in spring.
• Pruning: Thin fruits to 6–8 inches apart for better size and quality; prune for airflow and branch strength.
• Maturity: Begins to produce fruit within 2–5 years, with full crops by 5–7 years.

Why Choose a Granny Smith Apple Tree?

• Long harvest season and excellent storage life
• Self-fruitful and a good pollinator for other apple varieties
• Adaptable and resilient for both home orchards and commercial growers
• Produces one of the world’s most popular late-season apples

Check out our other varieties as well: honey crisp, fuji, gala, granny smith, constant harvest, golden delicious, anna, dwarf fuji, and many more... 

Visit Tree Characteristics for a listing of all our fruit & nut tree growing characteristics.

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