Zestar! Apple Tree - 10 Gallon Potted

Like Honeycrisp, Zestar is another great release from the University of Minnesota. It produces very appealing, round apples that are crisp, juicy and have a hint of brown sugar. Zestar is a fabulous choice for a home grower.  It is resistant to fireblight, mildew, rust and is cold hardy, productive and precocious. Trees have a longer harvest window and aside from eating fresh can make good baked goods. It is susceptible to scab and does flower early.  Another apple tree that blooms early or mid season like Cortland, Gala, Ambrosia or Enterprise will ensure great potential for pollination. 

Tree Details:

Bare root arriving in spring 2024

7/16" caliper, unbranched whip.

~5 foot tall

Good for zone 4 - 8 (See your USDA zone)

Semi-dwarf on the modern rootstock Geneva 890.  It will produce semi-dwarf (60% size) trees that are deeply rooted tree that handles drought well, brings resistance to fireblight and crown rot. Trees on Geneva 890 are a great choice for a grower looking for modern, vigorous trees that produce more apples and carry greater disease resistance than older more traditional rootstocks and is very cold hardy. 

We go the extra mile to set you up for success with multiple pruning options (Open Center, Modified Central Leader or not pruned if you want to DIY).  See our pruning guide for more details.