Malus domestica - Old apple tree ‘Star Apple’ - Rootstock M9 - 45L pot - approx. 2m

These ‘old’ apple trees provide instant mature structure, character and yield in the garden; full-grown specimens in ample pots, ready for immediate planting.

The Malus domestica ‘Stersappel’ is a traditional Dutch apple variety known for its smaller, sweet and sour apples with a distinct aroma. The variety is loved for its decorative fruit with the distinctive star pattern in the core cross-section. The apples are ideal for fresh use, but also well suited for purée, juice and decorative uses. This old apple tree comes at a height of approximately 2 metres, raised in a 45 litre pot at rootstock M9. This rootstock provides a more compact growth, easy manageability and rapid fruit production.

The Star Apple blooms profusely in spring with white to soft pink blossoms that attract many bees. Harvesting falls in the late summer to autumn, where the tree produces small to medium-sized fruits with a distinctive flavour and a beautiful, red blush. The star apple is not fully self-pollinating, making a good pollinator desirable, such as ‘Elstar’, ‘James Grieve’ or ‘Sweet Emgaard’.

This apple tree is hardy, resistant to changing weather conditions and feels best at home on a sunny, fertile and well-drained soil. The compact growth of the M9 rootstock keeps the tree orderly and makes it particularly suitable for smaller gardens or orchards. Thanks to its mature age, the tree delivers fruit immediately and gives immediate body and character to the garden.

For safe transport, these heavy trees are shipped on a pallet.

Advantages:
Large, mature apple tree (approx. 2 m high)
Rootstock M9: compact, manageable and fast fruiting
Sweet and sour apples with distinctive star pattern
Beautiful spring blooms, bee-friendly
Hardy and easy-care
Securely shipped on pallet

Why choose this old fruit tree?
✔ Traditional variety with unique appearance and recognisable flavour
✔ Compact growth due to M9 rootstock, ideal for smaller gardens
✔ Immediately mature tree with fast yield
✔ Hardy and suitable for a variety of soil types

Bloom & Fruits:
Flowering in April-May; harvest in September-October. The apples are aromatic, slightly sweet-sour and versatile in use.

Pitch & care:
Sunny position; nutritious, well-drained soil. Water regularly after planting. Annual winter pruning promotes an open crown and increases yield. Pollinators recommended.

Specifications at a glance
- Height on delivery: approx. 2 m
- Pot size: 45 L
- Rootstock: M9
- Flowering: April-May
- Harvest: September-October
- Port de la plante : compact old tree structure
- Suitable for: garden, yard, smaller orchards

Our Star Apple on M9 is a charming, productive and characterful tree that adds instant value to the garden. (Delivered tree may differ slightly from the photo).