Elstar Apple tree
Owner: Brian
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, TYNE AND WEAR, United Kingdom
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Age: | Planted in about |
Soil: | Tub containing J.I.3. Sweet Society heavy clay |
Climate at this location: | South West facing.Wind and rain mainly Westerly. |
Pruning: | Prune and train. |
Tree form: | Cordon |
Height: | Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m |
Cropping: | Not specified |
Growth: | Not specified |
Herbicides: | Chemical treatments |
Pesticides: | Chemical treatments |
Local pests: | Aphids |
Owner's comments
This year (2009) is my first attempt at growing apples. Blossom appeared on Elstar in early April.Two Fruit grew but dropped off in June.Season records for this tree
2011
Spring blossom: 15 April
Harvest: 1st week October
1 apple2010
Spring blossom: 12 May