Apple 'Elstar' 2 Year Bush - Not Self Fertile
Overweight or delicate Item
Please note that this is a overweight or delicate item and cannot be delivered by our regular DPD courier. Local delivery is €25 for Dublin and Kildare for as many as you need and €59 for nationwide pallet delivery.
Delivery information
Click and Collect: Please allow up to 24 hours for us to pick and process your order. As soon as we have picked your order we will phone you and arrange a time to collect it.
An Post (Seeds Only) €4.00
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Pallet Delivery For Dublin and Parts of Kildare €25.00
If you have ordered compost, furniture that we stock here in Newlands, BBQ or if your order is overweight or bulky, we will personally deliver to Dublin and parts of Co. Kildare or 25Km radius from where we are based.
Pallet Delivery Nationwide €59
(For counties outside of Dublin & Kildare) If your order is overweight or bulky or fragile and your shipping address is not based in Dublin or Kildare then we will ship your order by pallet.
The Apple 'Elstar' is a popular variety known for its exceptional taste and versatile use. Originating from the Netherlands in the 1950s, it's a cross between 'Golden Delicious' and 'Ingrid Marie', resulting in apples that are sweet with a slightly tart undertone. The fruit is medium-sized with a striking red flush over a yellow-green background. 'Elstar' apples are juicy and firm, making them excellent for eating fresh as well as for cooking and baking. This variety is appreciated for its early to mid-season harvest and its ability to store well, extending its availability.
Why we like it
- Sweet with a delicious tart undertone, providing a balanced flavor.
- Firm and juicy texture ideal for both fresh consumption and culinary use.
- Good storage capability, maintaining quality over time.
What to know
- Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and prefers a sunny location.
- Regular watering is crucial, especially during dry periods, to support its growth and fruit development.
- Mulching helps retain soil moisture and control weeds around the tree base.
- Requires pruning during the dormant season to maintain shape and promote healthy growth.
- Being not self-fertile, it needs a pollinator partner such as 'Golden Delicious', 'Gala', or 'Cox's Orange Pippin' to produce fruit.
Self pollinator or cross pollinator The Apple 'Elstar' is not self-fertile, requiring cross-pollination from another apple variety to bear fruit effectively. Suitable pollinators include varieties like 'Golden Delicious', 'Gala', and 'Cox's Orange Pippin', which can help ensure a successful harvest.
Harvesting Months
- September to October
Flowering Months
- May
Height and Spread As a 2-year bush, the Apple 'Elstar' is typically grafted onto a rootstock that controls its size. When fully grown, it can reach a height and spread of about 200-400 centimeters,
