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Duc de Bordeaux 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!

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Duc de Bordeaux pear tree plant at producer prices for professional apple growers

Technical sheet of the Duc de Bordeaux variety

  • Fruit color: White
  • Skin color: Yellow-green, marked with gray dots, pinkish hues when ripe
  • Size and shape: Medium caliber, pear-shaped, slightly elongated and asymmetrical
  • Tree size: Hardy tree, can reach a height of 4 to 5 meters
  • Fruit maturity: End of September to mid-October
  • Fruit taste: White flesh, fine, melting, juicy, sweet, delicately perfumed, sometimes a little grainy
  • Earliness of the variety: Average
  • Fruiting period: End of September to mid-October, consumption until December
  • Disease resistance and storage: Good disease resistance. Fruits can be stored until December.
  • Variety yield: Very productive
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Yes, partially self-fertile, but production is improved with a pollinator.
  • Commercial use: Ideal for fresh consumption, compotes and cooking
  • Comments: Discovered in Haute-Vienne in 1856, hardy down to -20°C

The Duc de Bordeaux Pear Tree: A hardy and high-performing variety

Discovered in 1856 in the Rochechouart forest in Haute-Vienne, the Duc de Bordeaux pear tree is an ancient and hardy variety. Renowned for its robustness and ability to produce quality fruit even in difficult conditions, it is a strategic choice for market gardeners and professional producers.

At Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants , we offer carefully selected Duc de Bordeaux plants for optimal and sustainable production. With our expertise, we will help you make your orchard a commercial success.


Why choose the Duc de Bordeaux Pear Tree?

Tasty fruits for a wide range of uses

  • Size and presentation: The pears, of medium size, have a slightly elongated and asymmetrical pear shape, with smooth and regular skin.
  • Melting and fragrant flesh: White, fine flesh, sometimes slightly grainy near the heart, melting, juicy, and pleasantly fragrant.
  • Culinary versatility: Ideal for:
    • Fresh consumption.
    • Sweet preparations: compotes, jams, tarts.
    • Savory accompaniments for white meats or cheeses.
    • Juices and syrups thanks to their richness in juice.

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

  • Superior quality: Our plants are carefully selected to ensure vigorous growth and regular fruiting.
  • Tailor-made support: Advice on choosing rootstocks, maintenance and optimizing yields.
  • Economical and reliable solutions: Competitive prices for bulk purchases and fast delivery throughout France.

Technical characteristics: A rustic and versatile variety

A resistant tree adapted to all conditions

The Duc de Bordeaux is a hardy pear tree that can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. With a mature height of 5 to 8 meters, it is suitable for both spacious orchards and family gardens.

Pollination and optimized production

Although self-fertile, its yield is significantly improved by the presence of pollinating varieties such as Williams, Conférence or Doyenné du Comice.

Generous production and extended shelf life

  • Harvest: From late September to mid-October, with abundant and regular fruiting.
  • Storage: The fruits can be stored until December, extending their shelf life.

Simplified maintenance for efficient management

  • Natural resistance: Less susceptible to common pear tree diseases, reducing the need for phytosanitary treatments.
  • Recommended maintenance:
    • Annual pruning to promote fruiting and aeration of the branches.
    • Moderate watering during the first few years for good rooting.
    • Thinning of fruit to improve its size and quality.
  • Soil and climate:
    • Soils: Prefers fresh, deep, well-drained soils.
    • Exposure: A sunny location maximizes fruiting.
  • Recommended rootstocks:
    • Quince from Provence: For moderate vigor and quality fruit.
    • Kirschensaller: Suitable for calcareous and clayey soils, with excellent root stability.

A business opportunity not to be missed

The Duc de Bordeaux pear tree is a variety that meets the demands of professionals. Its robustness, disease resistance, and high productivity make it a strategic choice for diversifying your offerings or optimizing your production.

With its versatile fruits, suitable for fresh consumption and processing, and long shelf life, it offers an excellent return on investment.


Order your Duc de Bordeaux plants from Arboriverse

Trust Arboriverse , the specialist wholesale supplier of pear trees. By working with us, you benefit from:

  • Rigorously selected plants for optimal production.
  • Tailor-made advice for successful planting and maximizing your yields.
  • Competitive offers for bulk purchasing, with reliable and fast logistics.

Contact us today for a personalized quote and discover how our Duc de Bordeaux plants can help your orchard thrive while meeting your customers' expectations.