Granny Smith Apple Size:Semi-Dwarf (4-5') A compact spur habit adds

A compact spur habit adds to its winning nature

heavy cropping and resistance to scab

Harvested while young

Leccino is one of the primary cultivars used in Italian olive oil production

even when fruit set is poor on other apples

Granny Smith Apple Size:Semi-Dwarf (4-5') A compact spur habit addsMalus 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