Fruit tree comparisons
 Elstar | |
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| Elstar is an attractive apple with a well-balanced honeyed flavor. | |
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Growing
| Apple tree Elstar | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Bearing regularity | Biennial tendency |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Apple tree Elstar | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
| Flavor style (apples) | Sweet/Sharp |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Elstar | |
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| General resistance | Poor |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility |
| Scab | Some susceptibility |
| Mildew | Some susceptibility |
Climate
| Apple tree Elstar | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | (5) -20F / -29C |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple tree Elstar | |
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| Country of origin | Netherlands |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Orange flush |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |