Malus ‘Elstar’

Are you searching for a reliable, beautiful specimen tree that rewards you with harvestable treats throughout the year? We present Malus ‘Elstar’, a classic variety renowned for its delightful spring flowers and excellent eating apples.

This tree exhibits a rounded, bushy growth habit, forming a semi-open, sometimes flattened spherical crown, providing structure across the seasons; expect abundant pale pink blossoms in May, followed by foliage that turns a clear yellow before leaf autumn, and its edible fruit ripens in September, offering a crisp, juicy, sweet-sharp flavour with yellow-green skin flushed red. Furthermore, this tree is valuable for pollinators when in bloom and provides food for garden birds later in the year.

For the best results in your UK garden, this tree thrives in full sun and prefers moist but well-drained, fertile soil, happily tolerating everything from clay to sandy and loamy soils, though it performs best when sheltered from strong winds; its versatility makes it ideal for creating an excellent feature tree in small to medium gardens or integrating into cottage and wildlife garden designs. Considering this apple tree ensures you add seasonal interest and edible produce to your outdoor space.