{"product_id":"malus-domestica-elstar-pommier-19cm-60cm","title":"Malus Domestica Elstar (Apple Tree) — H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"malus-elstar-19x60\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🍎 Sweet and tangy apples • 🌸 Fragrant white blossoms • ☀️ Full sun • 💧 Regular watering • 🌿 Deciduous foliage • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalus Domestica Elstar\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cem\u003eElstar Apple Tree\u003c\/em\u003e, 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-frutales-aromaticas\"\u003eselection of fruit and aromatic plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eOriginating from \u003cstrong\u003eEurope\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Elstar is a hybrid between Golden Delicious and Ingrid Marie, created in the \u003cstrong\u003eNetherlands\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcon-terraza\"\u003esunny balcony or terrace\u003c\/a\u003e, perfect for a productive and decorative urban orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHICH MALUS VARIETY TO CHOOSE? --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-malus\" aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Malus variety to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003cem\u003eMalus domestica\u003c\/em\u003e offers several apple tree varieties suitable for container growing — here’s how the two catalog varieties differ:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalus Domestica 'Elstar'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — sweet and tangy apples, crunchy yellow-cream flesh, versatile for eating fresh and cooking, harvest September-October. The balanced and classic version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manzano-jonagold-19cm-60cm\"\u003eMalus Domestica 'Jonagold'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very sweet and juicy apples, firm flesh, large size, harvest in October. The sweetest and most generous version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- EXPOSURE \u0026 LOCATION --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalus Domestica Elstar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full sun plant — it needs at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light per day for optimal fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — minimum 6 to 8 hours of direct light daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e south-facing balcony or terrace, urban garden, or sunny patio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e very hardy, tolerates frost down to -20 °C — requires a cold winter period for good fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-drained — potting soil for fruit trees mixed with compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eApple trees need a cold winter to fruit — a terrace exposed to frost is an advantage, not a drawback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WATERING \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eApple 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — keep the substrate slightly moist without waterlogging, especially during fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 times per week in summer, reduce in winter (deciduous tree at rest).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — use a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 to 3 weeks in spring and summer with a special fruit tree fertilizer rich in potassium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e formative pruning in winter (February-March) to maintain a compact and airy shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePotted fruit trees are very demanding — without regular fertilization, fruits remain small and less flavorful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DECOR IDEAS \u0026 PLANT PAIRINGS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWith its fragrant white blossoms in spring and red-orange apples in autumn, \u003cstrong\u003eMalus Domestica Elstar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a four-season fruit tree — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/calendario-de-floracion-que-plantas-de-interior-florecen-en-primavera\"\u003eeach season brings its own show\u003c\/a\u003e to your terrace or balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCreate a \u003cstrong\u003eproductive urban orchard\u003c\/strong\u003e by pairing the apple tree with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manzano-jonagold-19cm-60cm\"\u003eJonagold Apple Tree\u003c\/a\u003e — two complementary varieties that cross-pollinate and extend the harvest season from October to November.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlace it on a \u003cstrong\u003esunny terrace\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-elho-greenville-redonda-blanca\"\u003eElho Greenville White decorative pot Ø20 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — the clean white highlights the spring blossoms and contrasts with the bright green foliage in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lavanda-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-12cm-20cm\"\u003eHidcote Blue Lavender\u003c\/a\u003e at the base — its scent naturally repels some harmful insects and attracts pollinators essential for apple fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003eproductive and graphic corner\u003c\/strong\u003e, group it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-carica-little-miss-figgy\"\u003eLittle Miss Figgy Dwarf Fig\u003c\/a\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-elho-brussels-redonda-antracita\"\u003eElho Brussels Anthracite decorative pot Ø22 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — two compact fruit trees with very different silhouettes for a striking contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- VERDEIA TIPS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilize regularly:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune in February-March:\u003c\/strong\u003e a short formative pruning each winter keeps a compact shape, promotes foliage aeration, and stimulates fruit production — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/preparar-sus-plantas-de-interior-para-la-primavera-los-gestos-esenciales-de-febrero-marzo\"\u003ethe essential steps before spring awakening\u003c\/a\u003e also apply to fruit trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot every 3 to 4 years:\u003c\/strong\u003e in spring into a slightly larger container with fresh substrate — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/trasplante-de-plantas-de-interior-cuando-como-y-en-que-trasplantar-guia-completa\"\u003eproperly done\u003c\/a\u003e, repotting revives the tree’s vigor and improves harvest quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMalus domestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Elstar'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elstar Apple Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe (hybrid created in the Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 150-200 cm in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — minimum 6 to 8 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — substrate slightly moist at all times\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 6.0–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — regular fertilization and annual pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e very hardy down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic — edible fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e fruit tree \/ urban garden \/ productive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show a representative example. The presence of fruits and flowers naturally varies depending on the season and growing conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333249970441,"sku":"11591","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/malus-domestica-elstar-pommier-o19-cm-h60-cm-verdeia-8993627.png?v=1769538464","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/malus-domestica-elstar-apple-tree-19cm-60cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}