Apple 'Spartan' Malus domestica 'Spartan' (D)

ABOUT
'Spartan' is an upright, spreading tree which is covered in pure white, cup-shaped flowers in mid- and late spring, followed by crisp, juicy, dark red, dessert apples that can be harvested in early October. It's one of the best red-skinned varieties and the fruit will keep well for several months if they are stored correctly. Pollination group 3: requires cross-pollination from another apple tree
About this plant
Names
Family
Rosaceae
Synonyms
apple 'Spartan'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
4-8 metres
Spread
4-8 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune according to chosen training method. See apple pruning
Soil
Loam, Sand, SoilClay
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Architectural City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by grafting in midwinter or chip budding in late summer on clonal rootstock for fruit. The rootstock will largely determine the vigour of the tree. Fruit grown from pips will not resemble the parent
Pests
May be susceptible to Aphids , Caterpillars , Woolly aphid , Codling moth , Fruit tree red spider mite , Mussel scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to canker