Zestar Apple Tree

Early-season sweetness with a crisp, juicy bite

The Zestar apple is an exciting modern variety bred for northern climates, offering outstanding flavor right at the start of apple season. Its medium to large fruit has a bright red blush over a yellow-green background, with crisp white flesh that delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Known for its exceptional juiciness and crunch, Zestar is excellent for fresh eating and adds a lively flavor to pies, crisps, and cider.

• Harvest: Late August to early September

• Storage: Keeps 6–8 weeks, holding both flavor and texture well

• Zones: Cold-hardy to Zone 3

• Tree Habit: Vigorous, dependable, and productive in colder regions

For homesteaders and home gardeners, Zestar offers the advantage of an early harvest with no sacrifice in flavor. It extends the apple season and provides reliable crops of crisp, refreshing fruit when other varieties are still ripening.

Available on multiple rootstocks to match your orchard style and space.