Spartan Apple Tree

OUR STORY

Crisp, Classic, and Built to Thrive: Plant a Piece of Orchard History with the Spartan Apple Tree! Looking for an easy-to-grow backyard fruit tree that delivers gourmet, grocery-store-beating crunch right outside your door? Meet the Spartan Apple—a legendary heirloom-style favorite with a rich backstory and unbeatable flavor. A Scientific Triumph Since 1936 Developed by horticulturist R.C. Palmer at the Summerland Research Station in British Columbia and introduced in 1936, the Spartan holds a special place in agricultural history as the very first apple created through a formal scientific breeding program. Born from a famous McIntosh mother tree (with a mystery pollen parent that continues to intrigue geneticists today), Spartan took the best traits of its McIntosh heritage and made them firmer, brighter, and longer-lasting. Unforgettable Flavor & Texture Bite through its glossy, deep mahogany-red skin to reveal stark, snow-white flesh bursting with sweet-tart juice. Spartan captures the beloved, aromatic essence of a classic McIntosh, elevated with subtle notes of melon and strawberry—and a noticeably crisper, snappier bite that holds its crunch for months in cold storage. Endless Kitchen Uses Whether you are packing school lunches or prepping holiday feasts, Spartan is the ultimate all-purpose apple: • Fresh Eating: Sweet, juicy, and slow to brown once sliced, making it ideal for snacking, cheese boards, and crisp autumn salads. • Baking & Cooking: Holds its shape beautifully in pies, tarts, crisps, and turnovers, or cooks down into rich, naturally sweet applesauce and cider. Grower Specs at a Glance • USDA Hardiness Zones: Thrives across Zones 3–8 (and up to Zone 9 in cooler microclimates), offering exceptional cold-hardiness. • Chill Hours: Requires approximately 800 chill hours (below 45°F) to set a bountiful harvest. • Bloom Time: Mid-season bloomer (Pollination Group 3 / D), producing fragrant spring blossoms that avoid most early frosts. • Pollination Partners: Partially self-fertile, so it will set fruit on its own—but planting a nearby partner supercharges your yield! Top pollination companions include Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, McIntosh, Empire, and Braeburn. Bring Home the Harvest Disease-resistant, reliable, and heavy-bearing, the Spartan Apple tree is ready to become the centerpiece of your home orchard. Order your Spartan Apple tree today and get ready for seasons of crisp, homegrown perfection! Trees are bench grafted 1/4-3/16 inch diameter and 1 1/2 to 2 feet tall when shipped.

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