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Spartan Apple (Grafted)

Spartan Apple (Grafted)

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Why We Grow It

We grow Spartan because it offers exceptional flavor, reliable yields, and strong cold-hardiness in northern climates. It’s a great fit for growers who want a high-quality apple that doesn’t require intensive management and performs well across a wide range of soils. Its Canadian heritage, long storage life, and dependable production make it one of the most rewarding mid-season apples for backyard orchards and food forest plantings.

How the Plant Grows

The tree grows with a rounded, spreading habit and moderate vigor, making it easy to manage in a variety of orchard settings

Plant Size

Size at Maturity- Spartan apple trees grow to a medium size, reaching 15-20 feet tall and wide

Current Size- 1-3 ft, 1 year old

Additional Info

The fruit of Spartan is medium-sized, with glossy red skin and firm, white flesh. Its flavor is a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity, making it perfect for fresh eating, salads, and cider. Spartan apples also hold their shape well in baking and are excellent for sauces and preserves.

Spartan is a classic Canadian apple known for its crisp texture, bright flavor, and reliable cold-climate performance. Developed at the Summerland Research Station in BC, Spartan was one of the first apples bred from McIntosh, carrying the same aromatic sweetness with a firmer, more refreshing bite. Grafted onto M111 rootstock, this tree gains excellent vigor, drought tolerance, and adaptability to challenging soils, making it a strong, long-lived performer in northern orchards. Spartan produces clean, mid-season apples that store well and crop consistently, even in shorter growing seasons.

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Plant Highlights

  • Water

    Moderate, needs water during drought

  • Pollination

    Spartan flowers mid-season, right in sync with McIntosh and Gravenstein, making both reliable pollination partners, and its bloom extends enough to pair well with Red Delicious and Golden Delicious, which are also good partners, with occasional overlap into Fuji.

  • Soil

    Well-drained, loamy soils with a slightly acidic pH between 6.0 and 7.0, though they can adapt to a variety of soil conditions

  • Years to Bear

    3-5

  • Hardiness

    Zone 4 (-35c)

  • Solar

    Prefers full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily