Malus domestica 'Spartan'
Semi-Dwarf Apple
Image courtesy of Hollybrook Orchards
- Hardy, Canadian variety!
- Juicy, aromatic and flavorful
- Dark red skin; bright white flesh
- Good disease resistance
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Garden
Full Sun
Spring
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Avoid unamended heavy clay soils that drain poorly. More than one variety should be located nearby for best pollination and fruit production. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring and summer. Fertilize annually early April and Mid-June.
Height: 12-15 ft
Spread: 12-15 ft
Price Level 1: $89.99~#7
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Specimen
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Focal Point
- Edible
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Malus
Common Name: Semi-Dwarf Apple
Semi-dwarf deciduous tree with elliptical or ovate, green leaves of variable margins and sizes. Cup or saucer-shaped, white or pink tinged flowers bloom in spring. Fruit ranges from gold to burgundy, in a wide range of flavors and culinary uses, harvested in summer or fall. Great in home orchards or as a lawn or meadow specimen.