Apple 'Spartan'

Common Name: Spartan Apple

Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'Spartan'

Zone: 4-9

Bloom Colour: Pale pink to white

Fruit Colour: Dark red skin

Fruit Size: Medium-sized

Ripens/Harvest: Late September

Exposure: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

Flavour Profile: Sweet, sharp flavor

Fruit Texture: Crisp, white flesh

Years To Bear: 2-3 years after planting

Mature Size: 10-15 feet in height; 8-12 feet in width

Spacing: 8-12 feet apart

Pollination Requirements: Partially self-fertile; however, planting with another apple variety that blooms simultaneously, such as 'Golden Delicious' or 'Gala', can enhance fruit set.