Apple tree (Malus domestica) STARS

Apple (Malus domestica) 'Stars'

A low-maintenance Latvian winter variety with very long storability.

'Stars' is a low-maintenance Latvian winter apple variety, valued for its very long storability and fruits with a distinctly sweet, aromatic flavour. It is characterized by a good yield and good disease resistance.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very long storability (until March).
• Distinctly sweet, aromatic flavour.
• Low maintenance.
• Good yield and disease resistance.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia
• Breeders: Roberts Āboliņš, Aleksandrs Maizītis

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Growth: Medium-vigorous.

Fruit

• Size: Medium to large.
• Shape and colour: Distinctly ribbed. Red with dark red stripes.
• Flesh: Yellow.
• Flavour: Distinctly sweet, aromatic.
• Use: Versatile.

Resistance and Requirements

• Disease resistance: Good.
• Requirements: Undemanding.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Winter variety.
• Storability: Very long, until March.
• Yield: Good.