Apple Elstar Half Standard Root Ball 12/14cm Girth

Apple 'Elstar' is a popular dessert apple variety in the UK, known for its sweet, tangy flavor and crisp texture. Originally bred in the Netherlands in 1955, it has become widely grown across Europe, including the UK, due to its excellent eating quality and versatility. It is a cross between Golden Delicious and Ingrid Marie, inheriting the sweetness of the former and the rich flavor of the latter.

Fruit Appearance:

• Size and Shape: Medium-sized, round, or slightly conical apples.
• Color: The skin is primarily yellow with a flush of red or orange, giving it an attractive, bi-colored appearance.
• Flesh: The flesh is cream-colored, firm, and crisp, offering a juicy texture.

Taste:

• Flavor: The apple has a well-balanced flavor, combining sweetness with a touch of acidity. Its honeyed taste with a slight tang makes it a favorite for fresh eating.

• Texture: Crisp and juicy, ideal for both raw consumption and use in cooking.

  Harvest Time:

  • Season: In the UK, ‘Elstar’ apples are typically ready for harvest in September and can be enjoyed fresh through the autumn months. They can also be stored for a few months under the right conditions.
• Pollination:
  • Pollination Group: 'Elstar' belongs to Pollination Group 3, meaning it flowers in mid-season. It requires cross-pollination from another apple variety that blooms around the same time, such as Cox’s Orange Pippin, Golden Delicious, or James Grieve.
  • Self-sterile: It is not self-fertile, so planting near a compatible pollinator is essential for fruit production.

Apple Elstar Half Standard Root Ball 12/14cm Girth Grasslands Nursery Average Rate Of Growth White Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.