Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Malus domestica
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Granny Smith'
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Apple, Granny Smith Apple, Green Cooking Apple, Green Eating Apple
False Indigo
In Hindi
Granny Smith
इंडिगो
In German
Granny Smith
falsches Indigo
In French
Granny Smith
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Granny Smith
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Granny Smith
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Maçã-verde
false Indigo
In Polish
Jabłoń domowa 'Granny Smith'
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Granny Smith
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Granny Smith Apple and False Indigo
Season and care of Granny Smith Apple and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Granny Smith Apple and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Granny Smith Apple season is Spring and Fall and False Indigo season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Granny Smith Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Granny Smith Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Granny Smith Apple and False Indigo Physical Information
Granny Smith Apple and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Granny Smith Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Granny Smith Apple and False Indigo are as follows:
Granny Smith Apple flower color: White
Granny Smith Apple leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Granny Smith Apple and False Indigo
Care of Granny Smith Apple and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Granny Smith Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Granny Smith Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.