Elstar

The Elstar apple is an apple cultivar that was first developed in the Netherlands in Elst in the 1950s by crossing Golden Delicious and Ingrid Marie apples. It quickly became popular, especially in Europe and was first introduced to America in 1972. It remains popular in Continental Europe, but less so in the United Kingdom.

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It is catalogued under topics including Apple cultivars, Dutch apples and Dutch inventions.

Its subject is documented across 10 Wikipedia language editions.

Key facts

Cultivar.name: Malus domestica 'Elstar'
Cultivar.image: 2015 01 Dutch elstar apples.jpg
Cultivar.hybrid: 'Ingrid Marie' × 'Golden Delicious'
Cultivar.cultivar: 'Elstar'
Cultivar.origin: Elst, 1950s

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Wikidata facts

Subclass of: table apple
Country of origin: Netherlands
Image: Elstar on tree, National Fruit Collection (acc. 1974-005).jpg
Has use: horticulture

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Commons category: Elstar (apple)
start time: 1955-00-00
total produced: 426000
catalog code: 1974-005
hybrid of: Golden Delicious

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Descendant cultivars
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The Elstar is a medium-sized apple whose skin is mostly red with yellow showing. The flesh is white and has a crispy texture. It may be used for cooking and is especially good for making apple sauce. In general, however, it is used in desserts due to its sweet flavour.

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