Apple (Organic Grown) - Malus domestica Elstar - 5ltr

Apple 'Elstar' (Malus domestica, M26 rootstock)

Overview

‘Elstar’ is a highly regarded dessert apple with crisp texture and a honeyed, aromatic flavour. On M26 semi-dwarfing rootstock it forms a medium-sized tree, ideal for most gardens.

Key Features

• Sweet, aromatic dessert apple with good crunch
• Heavy cropping once established
• Good disease resistance in many conditions
• Moderate tree size on M26 rootstock, easy to manage

How to Plant

Plant in Fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. in a position with Full sun for best flavour and colour.. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Care Tips

• Stake young trees for their first few years on M26 rootstock.
• Winter prune to build a balanced, open framework and maintain fruiting spurs.
• Thin developing fruits in early summer to improve size and quality.

Size & Growth Timeline

On M26 rootstock, typically reaches 3–3.5m tall and 2.5–3m wide in 5–7 years.

Harvest

Usually ready to pick from late September into October. Flavour improves after a short storage period.

Perfect For…

• Family gardens wanting a reliable eating apple
• Mixed pollination groups with other mid-season apples
• Gardeners who value both flavour and yield