Apple (Malus) Spartan - 1 x 12L Pot Apple Spartan is a smooth-skinned dark red fruit that is white-fleshed, crisp and very juicy. This variety is always one of the top tasting varieties on apple day events, especially with children. Later to ripen than other varieties and it is able to stay on the tree for a couple of extra weeks before harvesting. M26 - Dwarf reaching a mature height of 2.5-3m (8-10\') This variety is partially self-fertile. For the heaviest crops, it is best grown with another variety. If you only have room for one tree then make sure that a neighbour has a tree close by that can act as a suitable pollinator. Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years. Estimated time to best yields: 5 years.