Malus domestica ‘Granny Smith’

Malus domestica ‘Granny Smith’ bears a green-skinned apple that is excellent for both eating and cooking, featuring a good, crisp texture. The fruit is large and ripens in mid-autumn, and it is known for being an excellent keeper. During spring, the pink buds of Malus domestica ‘Granny Smith’ develop into white flowers. Although Malus domestica ‘Granny Smith’ is self-fertile, planting it with Malus domestica ‘Golden Delicious’ or Malus domestica ‘Red Delicious’ can lead to better crops. Malus domestica is deciduous and native to Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and China. Learn more about Malus domestica. Malus domestica ‘Granny Smith’ originated in 1868 in Eastwood, New South Wales, Australia and was named after Maria Ann Smith who discovered and then propagated Malus domestica ‘Granny Smith’ from a chance seedling.