Elstar Apple will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. This variety requires a different selection of the same species growing nearby in order to set fruit.
This tree is typically grown in a designated area of the yard because of its mature size and spread. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
Details
Botanical Name
Malus 'Elstar'
Common Name
Elstar Semi Dwarf Apple
Hardiness Zone
- 6a
Appearance
Max Height
15 feet
Max Spread
15 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Forest Green
Fall Colour
- Yellow
Flower Colour
- Shell Pink
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Early to Mid Fall
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
Fruit Colour
- Yellow
Growing
Flowering Period
Mid Spring
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
High
Deer Resistance
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