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Valstar(R) Elstar Apple

Valstar™ Elstar Apple

Malus domestica 'Lustre Elstar'

Valstar™ is an improved red strain of Elstar, which is popular in Europe. The fruit ripens late in the summer and has excellent sweet-tart flavor. It is medium sized and keeps well. The fruit is mostly red striped over a golden background color.

Valstar™ Elstar Apple Pricing

Item # Description Price
73 Valstar(TM) Apple on Semi-Dwarf (M7) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade $22.99 Add Add to Cart
467 Valstar(TM) Apple on Semi-Dwarf (M7) root, 2 year-Extra Large grade $25.99 Add Add to Cart

Height

12-15 Feet

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Spread

10-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Malus domestica 'Lustre Elstar'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Valstar™ is very vigorous, but an early producer. Not quite as productive as most apples. It harvests rather early, but its flavor will improve by holding it and letting it "mellow" for a couple weeks. The foliage tends to hang on the trees well into the winter.

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A Little History about Valstar™ Elstar Apple

Valstar™ is an improved red sport introduced from France of Elstar, which was bred in the Netherlands in 1955 and became a very popular in Europe, where sweet-tart apples are the norm.

Malus domestica 'Lustre Elstar' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Pollinizer needed
• Tends to crop lightly
• Early blooming
Fruit Characteristics
• Medium size fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
• Average vigor
• Spreading habit
Harvest Period
• Late summer
Other Attributes
• Very crisp
• Very juicy
• Complex flavor
• Keeps well
• Somewhat tart
• Sweet-tart
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Winter hardy
Skill Required
• Above average skill
Uses
• Good for sauce
• Canning or freezing
• Juice or Cider
• High dessert quality
• Cooking or baking
• Good for pies