Q&A – Will Granny Smith trees grow in the
Memphis area?
Question:
Will Granny Smith trees grow in the Memphis area?
Answer:
Yes they will. They are on the UT Extension list of apple varieties that can be grown in Tennessee. They will have some problems like fireblight, scab, and cedar-apple rust. Because of this you will need to regularly spray the Granny Smith tree during the growing season. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison recommends planting a disease resistant variety of apple as the pollinator. He gives some options.
The Extension publication Mike was reading from is available here: Tree Fruit and Small Fruit Cultivars for Tennessee
Related Videos:
Apple Tree Diseases
Pruning Apple Trees
Related Resources:
Fruits and Nuts: Home Fruit Tree Plants
Cornell Guide to Growing Fruits at Home
Will Granny Smith trees grow in the Memphis area?
Answer:
Yes they will. They are on the UT Extension list of apple varieties that can be grown in Tennessee. They will have some problems like fireblight, scab, and cedar-apple rust. Because of this you will need to regularly spray the Granny Smith tree during the growing season. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison recommends planting a disease resistant variety of apple as the pollinator. He gives some options.
The Extension publication Mike was reading from is available here: Tree Fruit and Small Fruit Cultivars for Tennessee
Related Videos:
Apple Tree Diseases
Pruning Apple Trees
Related Resources:
Fruits and Nuts: Home Fruit Tree Plants
Cornell Guide to Growing Fruits at Home