Apple Tree
Malus domestica · Deciduous broadleaf fruit tree
Plant Family
Rosaceae
Tree Category
Fruit Tree
Variety / Cultivar
Granny Smith (or similar green apple cultivar)
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9
About This Tree
A small-to-medium deciduous tree with a rounded crown, spreading branches, and prominent round edible pome fruits hanging from the branches.
Leaf Characteristics
Simple, alternate leaves with finely serrated margins, oval to elliptic shape, green turning yellowish in autumn
Bark Characteristics
Smooth to finely fissured, greyish-brown bark that becomes slightly rougher and scaly with age
Growing Information
Origin Region
Central Asia, widely cultivated worldwide in temperate regions
Growing Season
Spring flowering, summer fruit development, autumn harvest and leaf drop, winter dormancy
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun, moderate water needs, well-draining soil, regular watering required for optimal fruit production
Mature Size
Height of 15 to 30 feet, spread of 15 to 30 feet, moderate growth rate, typical lifespan of 30 to 50 years
Special Characteristics
Produces edible fruit, requires cross-pollination for heavy yields, beautiful spring blossoms
Wildlife & Ecology
Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies to its spring flowers; fruits are consumed by various mammals and birds