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Granny Smith Apple

Malus domestica Granny Smith, Rosaceae

Zones
5–8
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Grey AlderAlnus incana
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Kura CloverTrifolium ambiguum
Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Japanese CherryPrunus serrulata
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Honeycrisp AppleMalus domestica Honeycrisp

Apple varieties require proper spacing to prevent competition that reduces fruit size and quality

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Granny Smith Apple grow in?

Granny Smith Apple grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Granny Smith Apple?

Good companions for Granny Smith Apple include Grey Alder, Kura Clover, Japanese Cherry.

Design guilds with Granny Smith Apple and see companion relationships visually.

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