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André Desportes Pear Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Scion, distaff, half stem, tall stem - How to choose?

Understanding the Different Forms of Fruit Trees and Their Planting

Arboriverse , a specialist in the production and supply of professional fruit trees, offers a wide range of plants adapted to your needs and your growing objectives. Discover the characteristics of scions, cattails, half-stems and high-stems, and how to choose and plant these trees on your plot.


The Different Forms of Fruit Trees

1. Scion

  • Benefits :
    • Attractive price.
    • Flexibility: possibility of shaping the tree according to your needs.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Requires training.
    • Late production (4 to 5 years).
  • Location:
    • Spacing: 3 to 4 m.
    • Tutoring: recommended for 1 to 2 years.

2. Distaff

  • Benefits :
    • Perfect for small gardens or high density crops.
    • Fast production: fruiting in 1 to 2 years.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Shorter lifespan.
  • Location:
    • Spacing: 5 to 7 m.
    • Tutoring: recommended for 2 to 3 years.

3. Half-stem

  • Benefits :
    • Good production.
    • Accessible size for maintenance.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Requires more space.
    • Production in 2 to 4 years.
  • Location:
    • Spacing: 5 to 10 m.
    • Tutoring: necessary for 3 to 4 years.

4. High-top

  • Benefits :
    • Longevity and high production.
    • Promotes biodiversity.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Significant space (8 to 10 m between trees).
    • Late production (5 years minimum).
  • Location:
    • Spacing: 8 to 10 m.
    • Density: 150 to 250 trees/ha.

Criteria for Choosing the Right Tree Shape

  • Available space: Choose cattails for small gardens or scions for personalized management. For larger spaces, tall stems or half-stems are ideal.
  • Desired production: rapid production favors cattails, while sustainable production favors tall stems.
  • Maintenance: Half-stems are more accessible, while high-stems require little intervention after establishment.
  • Biodiversity: tall stems are best suited to creating natural habitats.

Tips for Planting Your Fruit Trees

1. Soil preparation

  • Analysis and amendment: test the soil and enrich it with compost.
  • Drainage: Avoid compacted or wet soils.

2. Planting

  • Planting hole: adapted to the size of the roots (60x60x60 cm for scions, up to 1 m for tall stems).
  • Positioning: The graft point must be at least 7.5 cm above the ground.
  • Watering and mulching: essential for recovery.

3. Layout and orientation

  • Spacing: respect the recommended distances according to the type of plant.
  • Orientation: north-south for optimal sunshine.

4. Pollination

  • Varietal compatibility: Mix compatible varieties.
  • Pollinators: Plan for 10 to 12% pollinator trees in your orchard.

Why Choose Arboriverse?

  • Professional quality: grafted plants produced by specialist nurserymen.
  • Producer prices: excellent value for money.
  • Fast delivery: throughout France, directly to your orchard.
  • Technical support: personalized advice and free quotes within 48 hours.

Take advantage of our producer prices to buy your fruit trees!

Plant your grafted fruit plot with Arboriverse today.

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André Desportes Pear Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the André Desportes variety

  • Fruit flesh color: White
  • Fruit skin color: Greenish yellow, dotted and veined with red, with carmine pink hues in sunlight
  • Size and Shape: Medium to large, obtuse in shape and somewhat pot-bellied
  • Tree size: Reaches 3 to 4 meters in height
  • Fruit maturity: End of July to end of August
  • Fruit taste: Firm, fine, melting, juicy, very sweet, pleasantly tangy and fragrant flesh
  • Earliness of the variety: Early
  • Fruiting period: End of July to end of August
  • Disease resistance: Good resistance to scab
  • Variety yield: Very productive and hardy
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, requires cross-pollination
  • Commercial use: Raw consumption, processing into compotes, pastries, desserts, fruit salads, juices and syrups
  • Is this a COV variety? No, it's an old variety.
  • Comments: The fruits only keep for a few days because they ripen quickly. Created in 1854 by André Leroy in Anjou.

The André Desportes Pear Tree: A historic and prized variety

Created in 1854 by André Leroy in the Anjou region, the André Desportes pear tree is an old variety renowned for its early maturity and high-quality fruit. Adapted to summer markets, it allows professional producers to diversify their harvests with tasty, sweet, and tangy pears.

At Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of pear trees , we rigorously select plants to guarantee efficient and profitable production.


Why choose the André Desportes Pear Tree for your orchard?

Fruits with a unique taste that appeal to consumers

  • Size and elegance: Medium to large fruits, with a regular rounded shape and greenish-yellow skin with pinkish hues in the sun.
  • Tender and juicy flesh: Pleasant texture, perfect for fresh consumption or culinary preparations.
  • Balanced Flavor: Sweet sweetness combined with subtle acidity and an intense aroma, ideal for summer fruit lovers.

A variety suitable for summer markets

Harvested from mid-July, this early variety attracts the attention of consumers looking for fresh fruit during the summer. It represents a strategic asset for market gardeners and professional producers.


The advantages of Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of pear trees

  • Premium quality guaranteed: Plants rigorously selected for their vigor and productivity.
  • Personalized support: Technical advice on cultivation practices, rootstocks and yield optimization.
  • Economical solutions: Competitive prices for bulk purchases and fast delivery throughout France.

Technical characteristics: Robustness and adaptability

A vigorous and easy to grow tree

  • Dimensions: Adult height of 5 meters with a pyramidal shape, ideal for professional orchards.
  • Exceptional hardiness: Tolerates temperatures down to -25°C, suitable for all regions, even harsh winters.
  • Soil and Exposure: Prefers fresh, rich, well-drained soils and sunny exposure for best fruit color and flavor.

Production and yield

  • Earliness: Harvest from mid-July, with generous production until the end of August.
  • Cross-pollination: Requires compatible varieties such as Williams, Louise Bonne d'Avranches, Conférence or Comtesse de Paris.

Commercial Use: A versatile and prized fruit

  • Direct consumption: Pears ideal for immediate tasting thanks to their juicy texture and balanced flavor.
  • Culinary preparations: Tarts, compotes, poached or syrup pears.
  • Savory accompaniments: Perfect with white meats or mature cheeses.
  • Processing: Suitable for the production of jams and preserves thanks to their richness in juice.

Easy maintenance and natural resistance

  • Low disease susceptibility: Good resistance to common diseases such as scab, ideal for organic orchards.
  • Care instructions:
    • Regular pruning for good fruiting and to limit excess wood.
    • Watering during dry periods to maintain sufficient humidity.
    • Improve the soil with compost or potash additions to support growth.

An opportunity to diversify your production

With its early maturity and delicious fruit, the André Desportes pear tree is a key variety for enriching producers' summer offerings. Its generous production and simplified management make it a strategic choice for local markets and short supply chains.


Order your André Desportes plants from Arboriverse

Trust Arboriverse , the specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants, to integrate this exceptional variety into your orchard.

  • Plants selected for high-performance production.
  • Expertise and advice tailored to your needs.
  • Economical offers for bulk purchases, with fast and reliable service.

Contact us today for a personalized quote and discover how Poirier André Desportes can enrich your summer production and satisfy your customers.