Malus domestica ‘Granny Smith’
Granny Smith Apple
 
One of the best apples for cooking and baking, ‘Granny Smith’ produces medium to large bright green fruit with crisp white flesh and a distinctly tart flavor. The firm texture holds up well in pies and sauces, and slices resist browning. Fruit stores and freezes exceptionally well.
 
Ripens from late summer into early fall and begins bearing in approximately 3–5 years.
 
Hardiness Zone: 5–9
Ripening Time: August–September
Mature Size: 12–16 feet tall x 14–16 feet wide
Sun: Full Sun
Soil: Clay, loamy, sandy, moist, well drained
Habit: Oval form
Pollination: Self-fertile; produces larger crops when planted with Gala, McIntosh, or Red Delicious
 
An excellent choice for home orchards and bakers seeking reliable, tart apples with firm texture.