{"product_id":"apple-granny-smith-semi-dwarf","title":"Granny Smith Apple Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eGranny Smith Apple Tree brings unmistakable orchard character: glossy green fruit, a lively tart bite, and the firm crunch that has made this apple a kitchen favorite around the world. Picked fresh, the apples are bright and refreshing; in pies and crisps, their firm flesh holds its shape and balances sugar beautifully. They are also excellent for sauce, juice, salads, and storage, giving one productive tree a place in nearly every part of the harvest kitchen. The vigorous semi-dwarf tree is equally appealing in spring, when pale blossoms draw pollinators into the garden. For gardeners who want a dependable late apple with bold flavor rather than simple sweetness, Granny Smith offers familiar quality, exceptional versatility, and the pleasure of harvesting a fruit with a remarkable origin story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and well-drained soil, leaving the graft union above grade. This tree is on M-111 rootstock and is suited to USDA zones 6–9, with a confirmed 400-hour chill requirement. In suitable climates, fruit typically ripens from mid-October into mid-November. Prune during dormancy for a strong, open framework, and thin developing fruit so the remaining apples can size well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGranny Smith is self-fruitful, so it can bear when planted alone. Adding another compatible apple nearby can increase pollinator activity and may improve fruit set; good companions include \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-fuji-red-semi-dwarf\"\u003eFuji Red\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-gala-semi-dwarf\"\u003eGala\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-honey-crisp-semi-dwarf\"\u003eHoney Crisp\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGranny Smith Apple Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, glossy green apples that may develop a light blush in cool nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm, juicy, crisp, and distinctly tart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, baking, sauce, juice, salads, and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-October to mid-November, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-dwarf on M-111 rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; another compatible apple may improve set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-fuji-red-semi-dwarf\"\u003eFuji Red\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-gala-semi-dwarf\"\u003eGala\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-honey-crisp-semi-dwarf\"\u003eHoney Crisp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin fruit and maintain an open canopy for size, color, and airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original seedling grew near Eastwood, outside Sydney, and was named for Maria Ann Smith after local growers began propagating it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543559528561,"sku":"FT040","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/GrannySmith1.jpg?v=1766094812","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/apple-granny-smith-semi-dwarf","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}