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Citron des Carmes 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.

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Citron des Carmes Pear Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

    Technical sheet of the Citron des Carmes variety

    • Fruit color: Tender and fine, refreshing, and white in color
    • Skin color: Lemon yellow
    • Size and Shape: Medium to small in size, almost cylindrical with a convex profile and truncated towards the peduncle
    • Fruit maturity: End of July (around Saint Madeleine's Day, July 22)
    • Fruit taste: Fruity and lemony aroma, tender, sweet and tangy flesh
    • Earliness of the variety: Early
    • Fruiting period: Harvest at the end of July
    • Disease Resistance and Storage: Resistant to scab. Fruits spoil quickly after harvest and should be consumed promptly.
    • Variety Yield: Tree Vigor: Vigorous and productive. The average yield for a healthy, standard-sized adult pear tree is 90 kg, but this can vary depending on growing conditions and the specific variety.
    • Is this variety self-fertile? Not very self-fertile, requires a second compatible variety for pollination
    • Commercial use: The fruits can be eaten raw, but they can also be used in cooking (compotes, tarts, crumbles, clafoutis, baked pears)
    • Comments: Named in 1628 by Le Lectier, born in an orchard of the Carmelite monks around 1602. Ideal variety for private gardens and family orchards.

    Citron des Carmes pear tree: The ideal early variety for delicious summer harvests


    With the Citron des Carmes Pear Tree, enrich your summer offering with an old, early and tasty variety, perfect for attracting consumers from July. Arboriverse, your specialist Wholesale Supplier of pear trees , offers you this iconic variety to diversify your orchard and meet a growing demand for fresh summer fruit.

    A heritage treasure with a refreshing taste

    Cultivated since the 17th century and nicknamed Poire de la Madeleine or early Madeleine , the Citron des Carmes pear tree owes its name to its maturity which coincides with Saint Madeleine's Day, around July 22. This variety offers fruits with a unique taste, combining sweetness and acidity with a light fragrance and melting flesh.

    Fruit characteristics:

    • Appearance: Small to medium, cylindrical and slightly flattened, bright lemon yellow when ripe.
    • Flesh: White, fine, tender and juicy.
    • Flavor: A subtle combination of sweet and tangy , reminiscent of the freshness of lemon.
    • Culinary versatility: Excellent raw for immediate consumption and perfect for desserts (pies, compotes) or sweet and savory combinations.

    A strategic advantage for early harvests

    With its harvest beginning in July , the Citron des Carmes is one of the first pears available on the market. This makes it an ideal choice for market gardeners and producers looking to stand out by offering fresh and tasty fruit in the heart of summer.

    Commercial strengths:

    • Early Harvest: One of the first pears to ripen, ideal for anticipating the season.
    • Added value: An old variety prized for its authenticity and taste.
    • Summer demand: A perfect response to consumer expectations for high-quality fresh fruit.

    A hardy and easy-to-grow pear tree

    The Carmes Lemon is renowned for its hardiness and adaptability. This vigorous tree offers consistent production and tolerates temperate climates, making it a safe bet for professional orchards.

    Tree characteristics:

    • Port: Vigorous, balanced, and well branched.
    • Adult size: Between 4 and 6 meters, depending on the rootstock used.
    • Soil: Deep, fresh and well-drained. Sensitive to chalky or overly dry soils.
    • Hardiness: Good resistance to common diseases, particularly scab.
    • Exposure: Sunny to promote uniform ripening and improve the taste of the fruit.

    Pollination: Optimize your harvest

    The Citron des Carmes is a self-sterile variety, requiring another pear tree nearby to ensure effective cross-pollination. Ensure optimal fruiting by combining this variety with other compatible pear trees.

    Recommended pollinators:

    • Hardy Buttered
    • Deanery of the Comice
    • Countess of Paris
    • Conference
    • Giffard Butter
    • Louise Bonne

    Simple maintenance for optimal quality

    The Citron des Carmes pear tree is easy to grow, but there are some good practices to maximize its potential.

    Growing Tips:

    • Planting: Between October and March, in well-drained soil, outside of frost periods.
    • Interview :
      • Fertilization: Annual addition of organic compost to enrich the soil.
      • Pruning: Practice gentle pruning to promote aeration and improve fruit production.
      • Thinning: Remove excess fruit to optimize its size.
    • Watering: Keep soil moist, especially during drought, to support fruiting.

    Pest Protection:

    • Install nest boxes to encourage the presence of predatory birds and pests.
    • Use strips of corrugated cardboard to trap codling moths and other insects.

    Fruits to be consumed quickly for guaranteed freshness

    The fruits of the Citron des Carmes must be harvested slightly before they are fully ripe to ensure optimal conservation. However, they only keep for a few weeks , which makes them a perfect product for short circuits and local markets .

    Benefits of rapid marketing:

    • Exceptional quality: Fresh flavor and melting texture, highly appreciated by consumers.
    • Niche Markets: Ideal for fresh baskets, direct farm sales, and organic markets.

    Why choose the Citron des Carmes Pear Tree?

    The Carmes Lemon is a strategic choice for producers looking to diversify their offerings with an early and authentic variety. Here are its main advantages:

    • Summer Harvest: Meet the strong demand for fresh pears starting in July.
    • Taste quality: A unique combination of sweetness and acidity that appeals to consumers.
    • Hardiness: Disease resistant and easy to grow.
    • Heritage value: An old French variety that enhances your products on local markets.
    • Versatility: Perfect for fresh consumption and culinary preparations.

    Arboriverse: Your partner for the Carmes Lemon Pear Tree

    As a specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants , Arboriverse guarantees you superior quality plants, selected for their vigor and productivity. We support you with tailored advice to optimize your plantings and your yields.


    In summary

    The Citron des Carmes pear tree is an old and valuable variety, ideal for producers looking to stand out in summer markets. With its sweet, tangy fruit and early production, it perfectly meets consumer expectations for fresh and tasty fruit from the beginning of summer.

    Add this exceptional variety to your orchard with Arboriverse and benefit from a unique commercial asset!