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Elstar Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Scion, distaff, half stem, tall stem - How to choose?

Understanding the Different Forms of Fruit Trees and Their Planting

Arboriverse , a specialist in the production and supply of professional fruit trees, offers a wide range of plants adapted to your needs and your growing objectives. Discover the characteristics of scions, cattails, half-stems and high-stems, and how to choose and plant these trees on your plot.


The Different Forms of Fruit Trees

1. Scion

  • Benefits :
    • Attractive price.
    • Flexibility: possibility of shaping the tree according to your needs.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Requires training.
    • Late production (4 to 5 years).
  • Location:
    • Spacing: 3 to 4 m.
    • Tutoring: recommended for 1 to 2 years.

2. Distaff

  • Benefits :
    • Perfect for small gardens or high density crops.
    • Fast production: fruiting in 1 to 2 years.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Shorter lifespan.
  • Location:
    • Spacing: 5 to 7 m.
    • Tutoring: recommended for 2 to 3 years.

3. Half-stem

  • Benefits :
    • Good production.
    • Accessible size for maintenance.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Requires more space.
    • Production in 2 to 4 years.
  • Location:
    • Spacing: 5 to 10 m.
    • Tutoring: necessary for 3 to 4 years.

4. High-top

  • Benefits :
    • Longevity and high production.
    • Promotes biodiversity.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Significant space (8 to 10 m between trees).
    • Late production (5 years minimum).
  • Location:
    • Spacing: 8 to 10 m.
    • Density: 150 to 250 trees/ha.

Criteria for Choosing the Right Tree Shape

  • Available space: Choose cattails for small gardens or scions for personalized management. For larger spaces, tall stems or half-stems are ideal.
  • Desired production: rapid production favors cattails, while sustainable production favors tall stems.
  • Maintenance: Half-stems are more accessible, while high-stems require little intervention after establishment.
  • Biodiversity: tall stems are best suited to creating natural habitats.

Tips for Planting Your Fruit Trees

1. Soil preparation

  • Analysis and amendment: test the soil and enrich it with compost.
  • Drainage: Avoid compacted or wet soils.

2. Planting

  • Planting hole: adapted to the size of the roots (60x60x60 cm for scions, up to 1 m for tall stems).
  • Positioning: The graft point must be at least 7.5 cm above the ground.
  • Watering and mulching: essential for recovery.

3. Layout and orientation

  • Spacing: respect the recommended distances according to the type of plant.
  • Orientation: north-south for optimal sunshine.

4. Pollination

  • Varietal compatibility: Mix compatible varieties.
  • Pollinators: Plan for 10 to 12% pollinator trees in your orchard.

Why Choose Arboriverse?

  • Professional quality: grafted plants produced by specialist nurserymen.
  • Producer prices: excellent value for money.
  • Fast delivery: throughout France, directly to your orchard.
  • Technical support: personalized advice and free quotes within 48 hours.

Take advantage of our producer prices to buy your fruit trees!

Plant your grafted fruit plot with Arboriverse today.

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Elstar Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the Elstar variety

  • Fruit color: White.
  • Skin color: Two-tone yellow-green streaked with red-pink.
  • Size and shape: Medium caliber, round.
  • Tree Size: Moderate vigor, reaching about 4.5 to 6 meters in height and width at maturity.
  • Fruit maturity: Around the first decade of September, which is slightly before the maturity of the Gala.
  • Fruit Taste: Sweet, tangy, and very fragrant, with a very crisp flesh. Complex flavor, balanced between sweet and tangy, with notes of cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, and citrus.
  • Earliness of the variety: Relatively early.
  • Fruiting period: Flowers in April, at the time of the Golden Age or just before. The fruits are harvested in September, around the first decade.
  • Disease resistance and storage: Moderately resistant to disease, requiring regular treatments. Short shelf life, approximately 2 months, when stored at 1 to 2°C.
  • Variety yield: An average yield of 50 to 70 kg per tree per year can be estimated, which is comparable to Golden Delicious.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Self-fertile, meaning it can produce fruit without the help of a pollinator. However, production will be more abundant if several trees of the same variety are planted nearby to facilitate cross-pollination.
  • Commercial Use: Fragrant, juicy, sweet, slightly tangy, and crunchy. They are ideal for eating raw or as compote.
  • Is this a COV variety? The Braeburn variety is no longer protected by intellectual property rights, which means it is not a COV variety.
  • Comments: Semi-spreading, open-angled habit with good branching, making it easy to maintain and harvest. This variety is hardy down to -15°C, making it suitable for French climates.

Elstar Apple Tree: The star of modern apple trees for profitable production

The Elstar apple tree is a true benchmark in arboriculture. Originally from the Netherlands, it was developed in 1955 through the crossbreeding of the famous Golden Delicious and Ingrid Marie varieties. Known for its delicious fruit, attractive aesthetic appearance, and commercial versatility, this variety is a strategic choice for professionals seeking optimal profitability.

Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees , offers professional-quality grafted plants, carefully selected to meet the needs of modern growers. Whether you want to buy Elstar apple trees to start or diversify your orchard, you can count on our expertise and tailored solutions.


Fruits that appeal to consumers and markets

Ideal characteristics for sale

The Elstar apple tree produces fruit with an attractive appearance and exceptional taste, making it ideal for fresh food markets and culinary uses.

  • Size and shape: Medium size (80-90 mm on average), slightly flattened round shape, ideal for commercial sizing.
  • Skin color: Bright yellow base, enhanced by an intense red wash covering most of the surface.
  • Flesh: White, crisp, juicy and sweet, offering an unparalleled taste experience.
  • Flavor: Perfectly balanced between sweetness and acidity, with a fruity aroma that pleases all palates.

Versatility of use

The Elstar apple is appreciated for its great versatility, which makes it an asset for producers wishing to reach various market segments:

  • Fresh consumption: Its crisp texture and sweet-tart taste make it a very popular eating apple.
  • Culinary transformation:
    • Compotes and purees: Natural sweetness and delicate aroma guarantee a tasty result without excessive added sugar.
    • Pastries and desserts: Firm structure perfect for pies and other gourmet preparations.
    • Fruit juice: Ideal balance between acidity and sugar for fresh and tasty juices.

With such qualities, the Elstar apple is a product of choice for demanding consumers, guaranteeing certain commercial success.


Trees adapted to modern farms

A high-yielding apple tree

The Elstar apple tree is designed to combine productivity and ease of maintenance, meeting the needs of professional growers.

  • Port and structure: Semi-spreading with open branch angles for optimal light penetration.
  • Vigor: Medium to strong, balanced growth limiting maintenance interventions.
  • Fast fruit set: Production from the 3rd year after planting, accelerating return on investment.
  • Flowering and maturity: Flowering in April, with fruit ripening from the beginning of September.

Simplified harvesting and good conservation

Elstar fruits are easy to harvest thanks to the tree's open structure. Once harvested, they can be stored for 1 to 2 months under optimal conditions (1-2°C with high humidity). Storage in a controlled atmosphere extends their shelf life while maintaining their firmness and flavor.


Why choose Arboriverse for your Elstar apple trees?

Arboriverse , as a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees , guarantees professional quality grafted plants, adapted to the requirements of modern growers. Our Elstar plants come from specialized nurseries, cultivated in compliance with agricultural standards to ensure their robustness and productivity.

Our strengths

  • Impeccable quality: Plants selected for their vigor and their ability to produce uniform fruits.
  • Various formats:
    • Bare roots: An economical solution for in-season planting.
    • Half-stem and high-stem: Ideal for traditional or extensive orchards.
    • Scions and cattails: Perfect for intensive crops requiring training.
  • Competitive prices: Take advantage of our producer prices to make your investment profitable.
  • Fast and careful delivery: Delivery directly to your farm or plot, anywhere in France.
  • Technical support: Our experts advise you on best practices to maximize the production of your Elstar apple trees.

If you are looking to buy Elstar apple trees , Arboriverse is your preferred partner to ensure the success of your project.


The keys to growing Elstar successfully

Optimal growing conditions

To fully exploit the potential of your Elstar apple trees, it is crucial to provide them with a suitable environment:

  • Climate: The variety thrives in temperate climates, with mild winters and sunny summers.
  • Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soils (pH 6-7), but also tolerates slightly calcareous soils.
  • Exposure: A location in full sun is essential to maximize the color and taste of the fruits.

Recommended rootstocks

  • M106: Good vigor and rapid fruit set, ideal for medium-sized orchards.
  • M9: Perfect for intensive crops requiring trellising.
  • M111: Suitable for less rich or slightly calcareous soils, ideal for high-stem management.

Maintenance and fertilization

  • Annual pruning: Essential to maintain a good balance between growth and production.
  • Thinning: Remove excess fruit to avoid overloading and obtain uniform sizes.
  • Fertilization: Add a high potash fertilizer in spring to stimulate flowering and support production.


A strategic choice for professional producers

The Elstar apple tree combines high productivity, ease of operation and strong commercial potential, making it an ideal solution for growers looking for fast and lasting results.

By choosing Arboriverse , you not only benefit from professional-quality plants, but also from personalized support to optimize the profitability of your orchard. Buy your Elstar apple plants today and give new impetus to your operation with a high-performance, aesthetically pleasing variety that is popular with consumers.