Spartan Apple

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.

Spartan Apple Pricing

Item #	Description	Price
1115	Spartan Apple on Dwarf (M9) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade	$22.99	Add to Cart
1430	Spartan Apple on Dwarf (M26) root, 2 year-Medium grade	$23.99	Add to Cart

Height 10-16 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Malus domestica 'Spartan' 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 about Spartan Apple 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.

Malus domestica 'Spartan' Characteristics & Attributes