Apple Tree: Malus Domestica: Elstar

Elstar Apple Tree - Malus Domestica

Grow the excellent Elstar apple from Holland. This newer apple variety is a dessert apple tree that crops heavily, stores well, and has excellent juiciness and flavour. The apples are medium-sized with a green-yellow colour flushed with bright red, creating an attractive appearance. Elstar produces small white-pink flower blossom in mid-spring and crops from late September through October, providing delicious fruit for autumn harvest.

Key Features

• Excellent Flavour: Juicy with outstanding taste
• Heavy Cropping: Produces abundant crops year after year
• Good Keeper: Stores well for several weeks
• Attractive Fruit: Green-yellow colour flushed with bright red
• Beautiful Blossom: White-pink flowers in mid-spring create a lovely display
• Hardy: Fairly hardy, performs well in sheltered spots
• Pollinator Group 3: Requires another pollinator for fruit production

Growing Information

Ultimate Height: 4-8m
Ultimate Spread: 4-8m
Pollinator Group: Group 3 (requires pollinator)
Harvest Time: Late September to October
Growth Rate: Moderate
Position: Full sun, sheltered spot ideal
Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Fairly hardy (H4-H5)

Planting & Care

Plant in autumn or early spring in moist, well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Position in full sun in a sheltered spot protected from cold winds and late frosts. Plant with another apple in group 3 (such as Cox's Orange Pippin, Discovery, or James Grieve) for cross-pollination. Water regularly during the first two growing seasons and during dry spells in summer. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune in winter when dormant to maintain shape and encourage fruiting.

Perfect For

• Home fruit growing and kitchen gardens
• Eating fresh as a dessert fruit
• Medium to large gardens
• Adding spring blossom to gardens
• Reliable fruit production
• Gardens seeking excellent flavour
• Autumn harvest

Why Choose Elstar?

Elstar is valued for its excellent juiciness, outstanding flavour, and heavy cropping. This Dutch variety combines reliability with exceptional taste, making it a favourite among apple enthusiasts. The good storage qualities mean you can enjoy fresh apples well into winter, while the attractive appearance makes it appealing for both eating and display.

Available at Stoneybrook Nursery, Lancashire - Quality fruit trees for UK gardens.