Apple (Malus domestica) ELSTAR

The Elstar apple tree on the M26 rootstock is a medium-early apple variety, popular for its delicious flavour, high yield and compact growth. This combination is ideal for intensive orchards, but also for smaller gardens.

The fruit of the Elstar apple tree is medium-sized, with a spherical-conical shape. The skin has a basic yellow-green colour, which is covered with a red to orange cheek that gives the fruit an attractive appearance. The surface of the fruit is smooth and slightly glossy.

The flesh is firm, creamy yellow, juicy and aromatic. The taste of Elstar apples is sweet and sour, harmonious and very refreshing, making this variety particularly popular for direct consumption.

The M26 rootstock ensures medium vigorous tree growth, while the trees are compact and easy to shape. This rootstock encourages early fruiting and ensures a regular and high yield. Trees on the M26 rootstock have good stability and are suitable for planting in intensive orchards and gardens.

Hardiness and cultivation

The Elstar apple tree has good frost resistance but requires protection against diseases such as scab and powdery mildew. Regular pruning is essential to maintain optimum tree health and crop quality. This variety is ideal for an area with a temperate climate and well permeable soils.

The fruit ripens in late September to early October. Elstar apples are suitable for long-term storage - under the right conditions they retain their freshness, flavour and texture until February.

Elstar apples are ideal for direct consumption, baking, making pies, juices and other fruit products. They are in great demand on the market and among gardeners because of their taste balance.