Released by Texas A&M University in 1984. Texstar was developed to be resistant to crop loss due to spring freezes by incorporating an extended bloom period, and ability to set a heavy crop load. Thinning can be very labor intensive and must be done well in order to get good sizing. The fruit is medium-sized with good firmness and few splits. Fruit becomes tippy after a mild winter.
Chill Req.: 450 C.U. Ripe: -53 D.B.E. ( about 5/23 in Central Texas). Zones: 4-6.
