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Dr. Jules Guyot Pear Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

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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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Collection: Dr. Jules Guyot Pear Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the Dr. Jules Guyot variety

  • Fruit color: Cream
  • Skin color: Yellow and pink on the sunburn side, dotted with red spots
  • Size and Shape: Medium to large size, elongated or elegant pear-shaped
  • Tree size: Small, vigorous tree, height 4 to 6 meters, width 3 to 5 meters
  • Fruit maturity: End of July to August
  • Fruit taste: Fine, melting, juicy, fragrant and sweet flesh
  • Earliness of the variety: Early
  • Fruiting period: July to August
  • Disease resistance and storage: Resistant to scab, but sensitive to frost. The fruits are eaten quickly and do not keep for long.
  • Variety yield: Productive
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, requires a pollinator.
  • Commercial use: Ideal for direct consumption, pies, compotes and other culinary preparations
  • Is this a COV variety? No
  • Comments: Originally from France, developed by Ernest Baltet in 1870, good pollinator

The Dr. Jules Guyot Pear Tree: An early and sought-after variety

Created in 1870 by Ernest Baltet, the Dr. Jules Guyot pear tree is an old-fashioned variety that appeals for its early maturity and high-quality fruit. With its sweet, juicy, and fragrant pears, this pear tree is perfect for meeting the summer demand of consumers looking for fresh and flavorful produce.

At Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of pear trees , we offer carefully selected plants to ensure abundant and profitable production.


Why choose Dr. Jules Guyot for your orchard?

Fruits with unparalleled flavor, perfect for summer

  • Size and presentation: Medium to large fruits, with an elongated pear shape and bright lemon yellow skin enhanced with pinkish nuances.
  • Tender and juicy flesh: Pleasant texture, rich in juice, perfect for consumption or processing.
  • Exceptional flavor: Perfect balance between sweetness and freshness, to delight consumers.

Culinary versatility for varied creations

  • Direct consumption: Ideal for summer snacks or fruit salads.
  • Culinary transformations:
    • Compotes, jams, and poached or syrup pears.
    • Refined desserts like pies and cakes.
    • Production of juices, syrups or alcohols (brandy).

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

  • Impeccable quality: Robust, productive plants adapted to various climates.
  • Expert support: Personalized advice on growing practices and rootstocks.
  • Competitive offers: Attractive prices for bulk purchases and reliable logistics throughout France.

Technical characteristics: precocity and robustness

A vigorous and fast-producing tree

  • Dimensions: Adult height of 4 to 6 meters, with a structured shape, ideal for professional orchards.
  • Hardiness: Adapted to temperate climates, but requires protection against spring frosts.
  • Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic or neutral soils.

Production schedule

  • Earliness: Harvest from the end of July, one of the first varieties to produce.
  • Abundant production: Generous and regular in the presence of suitable pollinating varieties.
  • Storage: Fruits to be consumed or processed quickly after harvest.

Pollination and Yield: Maximize Your Production

Dr. Jules Guyot requires cross-pollination for optimal production. Arboriverse recommends compatible varieties such as:

  • William's
  • Conference
  • General Leclerc

These pollinators ensure an abundant harvest from the first years.


Easy maintenance and good disease resistance

  • Natural resistance: Good tolerance to scab, ideal for organic crops.
  • Care instructions:
    • Annual pruning to encourage fruiting and aerate the branches.
    • Regular watering, especially during dry periods.
    • Thinning of fruit in summer to improve its size and quality.

The advantages of the Dr. Jules Guyot Pear Tree

  • Exceptional precocity: Harvest from the end of July.
  • Remarkable taste quality: Sweet, juicy and melting fruits.
  • Culinary Versatility: Ideal for a wide range of uses.
  • Natural resistance: Good disease tolerance, facilitating cultivation in organic orchards.
  • Fast production: Profitability guaranteed from the first years.

Order your Dr. Jules Guyot plants from Arboriverse

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

  • Plants selected for high-performance production.
  • Technical expertise to optimize your returns.
  • Competitive offers and fast delivery throughout France.

Contact us today for a personalized quote and discover how the Dr. Jules Guyot Pear Tree can enrich your summer production and satisfy your customers.