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Hardy Buttered 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.

Request a free quote and benefit from expert advice.

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Hardy Buttered Pear Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the Beurré Hardy variety

  • Fruit color: White to green
  • Skin color: Green and reddish, with a sunny green-tan tint
  • Size and Shape: Medium to large size, elongated in shape
  • Tree Size: Not specified, but considered a medium vigor tree
  • Fruit maturity: End of August - beginning of September
  • Fruit taste: Fine, juicy and very sweet flesh. Powerful and tasty aroma.
  • Earliness of the variety: Slow fruiting, but then very fertile
  • Fruiting period: Late August to early September. Pears can be eaten until the end of October.
  • Disease resistance and storage: Susceptible to canker and scab. Fruits can be stored for approximately 2 months.
  • Variety yield: Very productive
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Yes, but benefits from cross-pollination.
  • Comments: Native to France, hardy and adapted to cool mid-mountain climates. Adapted to various climates, including cooler mid-mountain climates, and can be planted up to 800 m altitude if exposed to the sun.

An iconic variety for professional growers

Native to Boulogne-sur-Mer and discovered at the beginning of the 19th century, the Beurré Hardy pear tree is a prized variety for its quality fruit, its hardiness in harsh winters and its productivity. Ideal for market gardeners and professional producers, this pear tree combines performance and versatility to meet the needs of demanding markets.

Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants , rigorously selects Beurré Hardy plants to guarantee optimal growth and abundant harvests.


Why choose Beurré Hardy for your orchard?

High-end fruits that appeal to consumers

  • Size and appearance: Medium to large fruits, with a green-bronze and reddish skin, immediately attracting the eye.
  • Tender and juicy flesh: Fine texture and full of juice, offering an exceptional taste experience.
  • Exceptional Flavor: Sweet sweetness and powerful aroma, perfect for fresh consumption or processing.

Culinary versatility

  • Fresh consumption: Ideal for enjoying natural fruit.
  • Culinary transformations:
    • Compotes and jams.
    • Refined pies and desserts.
    • Natural juices and syrups.
    • Accompaniment to cheeses or gourmet dishes.

With a shelf life of up to 2 months, Beurré Hardy ensures extended availability for short supply chains and local markets.


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

  • Impeccable quality: Plants selected for their vigor and their ability to produce high-quality fruit.
  • Expert support: Technical advice to maximize your yields and maintain your trees.
  • Competitive solutions: Offers tailored to bulk purchasing and reliable logistics for your orchard projects.

Technical characteristics: robustness and adaptability

A vigorous and resistant tree

  • Adult size: Height of 5 to 6 meters, with an upright habit facilitating maintenance and harvesting.
  • Exceptional hardiness: Tolerates temperatures down to -20°C and is suitable for regions up to 800 m above sea level.
  • Soil and exposure: Fresh, rich, well-drained soils, with full sun exposure for well-colored and tasty fruits.

Production schedule

  • Earliness: Slow fruit set, compensated by generous and regular production as soon as it begins bearing.
  • Harvest period: From late August to early September, with consumption possible until the end of October.
  • Yield: High fertility and abundant harvests every year.

Pollination and yield optimization

Although partially self-fertile, Beurré Hardy produces more in the presence of compatible pollinating varieties.

  • Williams
  • Conference
  • Deanery of the Comice
  • Dr. Jules Guyot

Cross-pollination guarantees a quality harvest and fruit of optimal size.


Easy maintenance and natural resistance

  • Natural resistance: Although robust against cold, vigilance is necessary against scab and canker in humid areas.
  • Recommended maintenance:
    • Annual pruning to aerate the branches and improve fruiting.
    • Regular watering, especially during the first years and during periods of drought.
    • Organic fertilization in spring to stimulate flowering and improve fruit quality.

Advantages of the Beurré Hardy variety

  • Exceptional taste quality: Tender flesh, powerful aroma and refined flavor.
  • Hardiness: Adapted to cold climates and high altitude regions.
  • Versatility: Suitable for fresh consumption and culinary processing.
  • High productivity: Generous and regular harvests as soon as the tree is in production.
  • Adaptability: Performs well on rich, well-drained soils, with moderate tolerance to calcareous soils.

Order your Beurré Hardy plants from Arboriverse

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

  • Rigorously selected plants for optimal production.
  • Tailor-made technical advice to maximize your returns.
  • Competitive offers for bulk purchases, with fast and reliable logistics throughout France.

Contact us today for a personalized quote and to discover how the Poirier Beurré Hardy can enrich your production and satisfy your customers with its tasty and versatile fruit.