Spartan Apple Rootstock/Size:Dolgo Full Size: 2-3 ft.

Spartan Apple Rootstock/Size:Dolgo Full Size: 2-3 ft.Spartan is a cross between McIntosh and an unknown variety, developed at the BC Summerland Research Station in 1936. While it was originally thought to be McIntosh x Newtown Pippin, recent genetic analysis revealed that Newtown Pippin is not one of its parents, leaving 50% of its identity a mystery. We tried Spartan for the first time at Al and Mary Pernicheles Frost Top Orchard in 2021. The apple seems to be one that people either love or prefer

especially in northern contexts where flavor is often traded for survival

In the Krasnodar evaluation paper

Introduced in 1957 by the University of Minnesota

or any region where winter temperatures regularly drop below -40°F

These Lapins trees are grafted onto Mazzard full-size rootstock

We offer Swiss Gourmet on Bud 118

Bud 118 Rootstock: Semi-dwarf hardy to -50°F or more

generally insect resistant and reliable in a range of climates

A person could go even tighter than 18 ft

this is the lower limit of cold hardiness for Macoun

not sure why sources site this given rootstock choice would matter more)

Swiss Gourmet is the North American name for the apple cultivar Arlet