Granny Smith Apple

Malus domestica 'Granny Smith'

One of the most common apples grown for market is the tart and tangy Granny Smith. Named for Mariah Ann Smith, wife of apple farmer Thomas Smith, who found it as a sport in what is now Ryde, near Sydney, in Australia. Believed to be the daughter of discarded French crabapples, Granny Smith remains a worldwide phenomenon.

Ripens too late for many cool summer locations. 400+ chill hours.

Cold Hardy to USDA Zone: 5

Chill Hours Needed: Low - 400+

Mature Height: 14'-22' (Semi-Dwarf)

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: Late/November

Pollination: Bloom group 4 mid-late; needs a pollinizer from group 3, 4, or 5

Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: MM106

Dwarf Rootstock: M26

Read our Apple Growing Guide