Fruit tree comparisons
 Zestar! | |
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| A crisp attractive early-season apple which stores well. | |
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Growing
| Apple tree Zestar! | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 1 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
Using
| Apple tree Zestar! | |
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| Picking season | Early |
| Uses | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Zestar! | |
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| General resistance | Average |
| Fireblight | Some resistance |
| Scab | Very susceptible |
| Cedar apple rust | Some resistance |
| Mildew | Some resistance |
Climate
| Apple tree Zestar! | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple tree Zestar! | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Green / Red |