- Available: October- January
- Raised: 1926, Dominion Experiment Station, British Columbia, Canada.
- Flavour: rich, sweet, juicy, and aromatic, perfume-like flavour.
- Storage: to February
- Size: large/medium
- Cross: McIntosh x Yellow Newtown Pippin
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Other comments:
Spartan is commercially popular owing to its high yields, crisp fruits and good storage properties.
Its flavour is strong and distinctive although the skin can be a little tough.