Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Malus domestica
Acer saccharum
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Edible syrup, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Granny Smith'
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Apple, Granny Smith Apple, Green Cooking Apple, Green Eating Apple
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Granny Smith
चीनी मेपल
In German
Granny Smith
Zuckerahorn
In French
Granny Smith
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Granny Smith
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Granny Smith
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Maçã-verde
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Jabłoń domowa 'Granny Smith'
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Granny Smith
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Granny Smith Apple and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Granny Smith Apple and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Granny Smith Apple and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Granny Smith Apple season is Spring and Fall and Sugar Maple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Granny Smith Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Granny Smith Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Granny Smith Apple and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Granny Smith Apple and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Granny Smith Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Granny Smith Apple and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Granny Smith Apple flower color: White
Granny Smith Apple leaf color: Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Granny Smith Apple and Sugar Maple
Care of Granny Smith Apple and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Granny Smith Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Granny Smith Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.