Red Elstar

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

A coloured sport of Elstar. Originated in the Netherlands. Fruits are sweet, crisp and juicy.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Sport of Elstar

Accession No.
1987 - 040   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Red Elstar

Flowering time
25th April 10% flowering
27th April Full (80%) flowering
6th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
early october 1

References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register