Malus Domestica Elstar (Apple Tree) — H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Elstar apple tree produce fruit without another apple tree nearby? The Elstar is partially self-fertile but produces a much larger harvest when another apple tree like Jonagold is nearby to ensure cross-pollination.
Can an Elstar apple tree be grown on a balcony? Yes, in a pot with rich, well-draining soil, regular watering, and at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, the Elstar fruits very well on a sunny balcony.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
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- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
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The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🍎 Sweet and tangy apples • 🌸 Fragrant white blossoms • ☀️ Full sun • 💧 Regular watering • 🌿 Deciduous foliage • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
Malus Domestica Elstar, also known as the Elstar Apple Tree, is a spectacular fruit tree known for its sweet and slightly tangy apples, fragrant white blossoms in spring, and deciduous foliage that beautifully colors in autumn. This productive variety is one of the most popular in our selection of fruit and aromatic plants.
Originating from Europe, the Elstar is a hybrid between Golden Delicious and Ingrid Marie, created in the Netherlands in the 1950s. It has become one of the most popular apple varieties thanks to its perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, crunchy texture, and versatility in cooking. With a height of 60 cm, it fits elegantly on a sunny balcony or terrace, perfect for a productive and decorative urban orchard.
Which Malus variety to choose?
The genus Malus domestica offers several apple tree varieties suitable for container growing — here’s how the two catalog varieties differ:
- Malus Domestica 'Elstar' (this plant) — sweet and tangy apples, crunchy yellow-cream flesh, versatile for eating fresh and cooking, harvest September-October. The balanced and classic version.
- Malus Domestica 'Jonagold' — very sweet and juicy apples, firm flesh, large size, harvest in October. The sweetest and most generous version.
Exposure & location
Malus Domestica Elstar is a full sun plant — it needs at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light per day for optimal fruiting.
- Exposure: full sun — minimum 6 to 8 hours of direct light daily.
- Ideal: south-facing balcony or terrace, urban garden, or sunny patio.
- Temperature: very hardy, tolerates frost down to -20 °C — requires a cold winter period for good fruiting.
- Substrate: rich and well-drained — potting soil for fruit trees mixed with compost.
Apple trees need a cold winter to fruit — a terrace exposed to frost is an advantage, not a drawback.
Watering & care
Apple trees in pots are more sensitive to water stress than those in the ground — regular watering is essential, especially during fruiting, to prevent fruit drop before maturity.
- Watering: regular — keep the substrate slightly moist without waterlogging, especially during fruiting.
- Frequency: 2 to 3 times per week in summer, reduce in winter (deciduous tree at rest).
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes.
- Fertilizer: every 2 to 3 weeks in spring and summer with a special fruit tree fertilizer rich in potassium.
- Pruning: formative pruning in winter (February-March) to maintain a compact and airy shape.
Potted fruit trees are very demanding — without regular fertilization, fruits remain small and less flavorful.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its fragrant white blossoms in spring and red-orange apples in autumn, Malus Domestica Elstar is a four-season fruit tree — each season brings its own show to your terrace or balcony.
- Create a productive urban orchard by pairing the apple tree with a Jonagold Apple Tree — two complementary varieties that cross-pollinate and extend the harvest season from October to November.
- Place it on a sunny terrace in the Elho Greenville White decorative pot Ø20 cm — the clean white highlights the spring blossoms and contrasts with the bright green foliage in summer.
- Pair it with a Hidcote Blue Lavender at the base — its scent naturally repels some harmful insects and attracts pollinators essential for apple fruiting.
- For a productive and graphic corner, group it with a Little Miss Figgy Dwarf Fig in the Elho Brussels Anthracite decorative pot Ø22 cm — two compact fruit trees with very different silhouettes for a striking contrast.
Verdeia Tips
- Fertilize regularly: potted fruit trees are very demanding — a special fruit tree fertilizer rich in potassium every 2 to 3 weeks in spring and summer is essential for abundant fruiting.
- Prune in February-March: a short formative pruning each winter keeps a compact shape, promotes foliage aeration, and stimulates fruit production — the essential steps before spring awakening also apply to fruit trees.
- Repot every 3 to 4 years: in spring into a slightly larger container with fresh substrate — properly done, repotting revives the tree’s vigor and improves harvest quality.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Malus domestica 'Elstar'
- Common name: Elstar Apple Tree
- Origin: Europe (hybrid created in the Netherlands)
- Height at delivery: H60 cm
- Pot diameter: Ø19 cm
- Adult size: up to 150-200 cm in a pot
- Exposure: full sun — minimum 6 to 8 hours per day
- Watering: regular — substrate slightly moist at all times
- Substrate acidity: pH 6.0–7.0
- Care: moderate — regular fertilization and annual pruning
- Hardiness: very hardy down to -20 °C
- Toxicity: non-toxic — edible fruits
- Decorative style: fruit tree / urban garden / productive
Each plant is unique: photos show a representative example. The presence of fruits and flowers naturally varies depending on the season and growing conditions.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.