These \u2018old\u2019 apple trees deliver instant character, fruit and atmosphere to your garden; mature specimens in spacious pots, ready for planting. Available in several varieties with proven flavour and growing characteristics:<\/p>\n
The Malus domestica 'Elstar'<\/strong> is a classic Dutch apple variety, loved for its fresh, sweet-sour flavour and juicy flesh. This old apple tree<\/strong> is a beautiful, mature tree of about 1.8-2 metres high<\/strong>, grown in a large 45-litre pot<\/strong>. The tree already has a nice crown structure and can give plenty of fruit within a short time.<\/p>\n The Elstar<\/strong> blooms in spring with soft pink to white blossoms that attract many bees. A rich harvest of yellow-red apples<\/strong>, perfect for both direct consumption and making apple sauce or pies. This apple tree is self-pollinating<\/strong>, but gives higher yields when combined with other apple varieties such as \u2018Cox Orange\u2019 or \u2018Jonagold\u2019.<\/p>\n The tree is hardy<\/strong>, resists the Dutch climate well and prefers to grow in a sunny spot in nutritious, well-drained soil. Thanks to its mature age, this is an excellent choice for those who want to immediately place a mature fruit tree in the garden with character and appearance.<\/p>\n To prevent damage during transport, these heavy, mature trees are shipped safely on a pallet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Large, mature apple tree (1.8-2m tall)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Rich crop of juicy, fresh-sweet Elstar apples<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Beautiful spring blooms with bee-friendly blossoms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Hardy and easy to maintain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Be safely on pallet<\/strong> supplied for optimal protection during transport<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Why choose this old fruit tree?<\/strong> Bloom & Fruits:<\/strong> Pitch & care: Specifications at a glance<\/strong> Add a tree that immediately impresses, delivers flavour and lasts for years. Our old apple trees are strong plants with character, flavour and history - ready for your garden. (Delivered tree may differ slightly from the photo).<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Malus domestica - Elstar old fruit tree<\/p>\n Delivery height incl. pot: 150 - 250 cm<\/p>\n Pot size: 45 litres.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":59305,"template":"","meta":{"_joinchat":[]},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[233,3716],"product_tag":[3723,3725,3729,3728,3730,3721,3722,3720,3732,3727,2215,3719,3724,3718,3726,3113,3731],"class_list":["post-62062","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-fruitbomen","product_cat-oude-en-grote-fruitbomen","product_tag-alkmene-appel","product_tag-appelbomen-kwekerij","product_tag-appelboom-zelfplukkend","product_tag-appeloogst","product_tag-bestuivende-rassen","product_tag-bramley-appel","product_tag-elstar-boom","product_tag-fruitboom-45l","product_tag-grote-fruitboom-kopen","product_tag-hoogstam-appel","product_tag-malus-domestica","product_tag-nostalgische-appelrassen","product_tag-notenfruitboom-alternatief","product_tag-oude-appelboom","product_tag-pluktuin","product_tag-rode-boskoop","product_tag-winterharde-appels","pa_ewd_uwcf_colors-groen-2","pa_groeihoogte-300-cm","pa_pot-45-liter-pot","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
\u2714 Immediately visible size and mature structure: no waiting years for a mature tree
\u2714 Extensive range with classic and well-known apples for fresh consumption and processing
\u2714 Strongly hardy and suitable for use in temperate climates<\/p>\n
In spring, these trees bloom profusely with white to pink blossoms. Fruiting follows in summer and picking or harvesting time varies by variety (usually late summer-autumn). Apples are suitable for fresh use, mash or prepare depending on variety.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Give these trees a sunny to slightly shaded spot with a nutritious, well-drained soil. Avoid wet feet. Water is especially important in the first growing season after planting. Prune annually in winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage fruit production.<\/p>\n
- Height on delivery: approx. 1.8 -2m
- Pot size: 45 L
- Growth habit: old tree structure
- Flowering: spring (April-May)
- Hardy: resistant to Dutch winters
- Use: large garden, yard, orchard, solitary tree<\/p>\n