Valstar™ Elstar Apple

Malus domestica 'Valstar™ 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.

Pricing

Valstar(TM) Apple on Semi-Dwarf (M7) root, 2 year-XL grade    -    $24.99

Height 12-15 Feet

Spread 10-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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.

A Little History 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.

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