Fruit tree comparisons
 Spartan |  Ginger Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan produces lots of crimson maroon apples, crunchy, sweet, easy to grow, and a delicate "vinous" flavor. | One of the first yellow apples to ripen. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Spartan | Apple trees Ginger Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 | 4 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Average |
Using
| Apple trees Spartan | Apple trees Ginger Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Very early |
| Uses | Eating fresh Juice | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1 week | 1 week |
Disease resistance
| Apple trees Spartan | Apple trees Ginger Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Average | Good |
| Fireblight | Some resistance | Some susceptibility |
| Canker | Some susceptibility | |
| Scab | Some susceptibility | |
| Cedar apple rust | Some resistance | Very susceptible |
| Mildew | Some resistance |
Climate
| Apple trees Spartan | Apple trees Ginger Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 3 (-40C) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple trees Spartan | Apple trees Ginger Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Canada | United States |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Crimson | Green / Yellow |