{"product_id":"granny-smith-apple-tree","title":"Granny Smith Apple Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSemi Dwarf Granny Smith Apple Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 (some sources note 3–9 with proper care)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill Hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400–600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late fall (October–November)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Appearance: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright green, large apples; may develop a red blush in cooler nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Use: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery crisp, tart, and sharp; excellent for pies, cooking, and fresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree Traits: \u003c\/strong\u003eVigorous, hardy, adaptable, and resistant to many diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Growing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Sun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun with well-drained soil, keeping the graft union above the soil line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist; use balanced fertilizer in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin fruits to 6–8 inches apart for better size and quality; prune for airflow and branch strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: \u003c\/strong\u003eBegins to produce fruit within 2–5 years, with full crops by 5–7 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose a Granny Smith Apple Tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong harvest season and excellent storage life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-fruitful and a good pollinator for other apple varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable and resilient for both home orchards and commercial growers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces one of the world’s most popular late-season apples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCheck out our other varieties as well:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/collections\/bare-root-apple-trees\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003ehoney crisp, fuji, gala, granny smith, constant harvest, golden delicious, anna, dwarf fuji, and many more... \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=sharing\"\u003eTree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a listing of all our fruit \u0026amp; nut tree growing characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50727937310904,"sku":"FT040","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/GrannySmith1.jpg?v=1775248078","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/granny-smith-apple-tree","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}