Goldsmith (Early Granny, Summer Granny)

Orig. in Elgin, South Africa. Introd. in 1975. Thought to be chance seedling of Granny Smith × Golden Delicious. Fruit: similar to Granny Smith, except ripens 2 weeks earlier; large; conical; skin color green to buff yellow; texture fine, firm; flesh color cream; quality fair; storage life 6 to 8 months, somewhat shorter than Granny Smith. Tree: very vigorous, very precocious; bloom late.