Spartan Apple

Malus domestica 'Spartan'

Spartan was always one of Grandpa's favorites. It is very McIntosh-like looking and tasting, but is much firmer and keeps better. It picks a couple weeks later in the early fall. The fruit is medium to large, with a dark red mahogany color and a metallic sheen like McIntosh. The flesh is pure white, firm, aromatic, and finely flavored. It is a good dessert and sauce apple.

Pricing

Spartan Apple on Dwarf (M26) root, 2 year-XL grade    -    $24.99 Spartan Apple on Semi-dwarf (M7) root, Large 1/2-5/8" caliper grade    -    $21.99

Height 10-16 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Spartan is a early and heavy bearer. It is typically an annual producer, but overcropping can reduce next year's crop somewhat. While called somewhat self-pollinating, it will benefit by being pollinated with other mid-season bloomers. It seems to be somewhat resistant to scab, mildew and fire blight.

A Little History Spartan was bred in British Columbia and introduced in 1936. It was a cross of McIntosh and Newtown Pippen. Grandpa thought highly of it because it performed better than McIntosh on his farm.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Mid-season blooming • Pollinizer needed • Somewhat self-fertile	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Very productive • Average vigor • Early to bear • Spreading habit	Harvest Period • Early fall
Other Attributes • Aromatic • Very juicy • Complex flavor • Keeps well • Sub-acid flavor • Very crisp	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Very hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow	Uses • Good for pies • Good for sauce • High dessert quality • Canning or freezing • Juice or Cider • Cooking or baking