Malus dom. 'Elstar' - 2 Ltr, single cane

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Malus domestica 'Elstar van Vliet', Malus domestica 'Bougie'.

Bulletpoints
* aromatic in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning * cannot be grown over, stem protection recommended

Growth habit
Upright, broad.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Malus domestica 'Elstar' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
- Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
Malus domestica 'Elstar' forms light pink flowers from April.

fruit
The yellow-red stone fruits have an aromatic flavour. The white-yellow flesh is medium firm and juicy. Ripen from mid-September, ready to eat from September. The harvest can be stored until March.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases should be noted Malus domestica 'Elstar': - Fire blight: limited health - Scab: sensitive variety - Powdery mildew: sensitive variety.

Use
Fresh consumption, baking, juice, cooking, bee pasture