Apple ‘Spartan’

This upright, spreading tree 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. Raised in Canada in 1926, it’s ideal for a medium sized garden, where it can be appreciated for its ornamental beauty as well as its harvest.