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Bon Père Apple 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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Bon Père Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the Bon Père variety

  • Fruit color: White
  • Skin color: Greenish yellow, tinged with salmon pink in sunlight
  • Tree size: Vigorous tree, spreading habit, with drooping branches, can reach approximately 5 m in height and 4 m in span.
  • Fruit maturity: October
  • Fruit taste: White flesh, fine, crisp, tender, juicy, sweet and slightly acidic
  • Fruiting period: The fruits ripen in October and can be eaten immediately after harvest.
  • Variety yield: Fast fruiting, giving regular production
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, it is self-sterile, which means it requires the presence of other apple varieties to improve pollination.
  • Commercial use: Perfect for eating raw, in pies, compotes, pastries, in combination with cheeses or as an accompaniment to savory dishes. It is also ideal for making excellent juices.
  • Comments: The fruits only keep for a few weeks after picking, ideally in a cool, healthy place, away from light.

Discover the apple tree variety: Bon Père

Arboriverse, your specialist apple tree supplier and wholesaler, presents the Bon Père apple tree, an old and hardy variety native to Seine-Maritime. Ideal for producers looking for traditional and versatile fruits, the Bon Père is particularly prized for its taste and its essential role in cider making. This apple tree is a strategic choice for diversifying an orchard and attracting customers looking for authenticity.


General characteristics

Origin and history

The Bon Père apple tree is an emblematic variety of the Normandy region, born from a long tradition of artisanal agriculture. Appreciated for its robustness and adaptability, this variety is a pillar of local cider and culinary production. Today, it also appeals to producers seeking to showcase old varieties with timeless charm.


Fruit characteristics

An attractive and versatile fruit

  • Color and texture: White to yellowish-white flesh, juicy and firm, offering an excellent balance between crunch and tenderness.
  • Flavor: Sweet and mild, perfect for fresh consumption. Rich in juice, ideal for processing into cider or artisanal juices.
  • External appearance: Golden yellow skin, enhanced with red or tawny shades depending on sun exposure, which captures the attention of consumers in the markets.

Caliber and conservation

  • Size: Medium size, well suited to local and regional market stalls.
  • Storage: Up to one month after harvest, in optimal storage conditions (cool and ventilated), to preserve freshness and flavors.

Production cycle and maturity

A late harvest for extended availability

Flowering: Mid-late, around May, reducing the risk of spring frosts.

Harvest: In October, the fruits reach full maturity for immediate use or processing.

Consumption: Perfectly suited for consumption in late autumn or for artisanal transformation into cider.

Productivity and performance

Bon Père is a productive variety, with an average yield estimated at between 50 and 150 kg per tree, depending on care and climatic conditions. Its consistent yield makes it a safe bet for professional growers.


Tree characteristics

A robust and adaptable tree

  • Adult size: Between 5 and 7 meters in height, with dense and well-structured branching which facilitates harvesting.
  • Climate adaptability: Well suited to temperate climates and heavy or slightly humid soils, for local crops or organic farming.
  • Hardiness: Its natural hardiness makes it an ideal variety for regions with moderate winters.

Why choose Arboriverse for your Bon Père apple trees?

Plants selected for your professional needs

Arboriverse, your specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, offers robust and certified plants, adapted to the requirements of market gardeners and producers. With our Bon Père plants, you benefit from:

  • Guaranteed quality, for optimal growth and regular production.
  • Personalized support, including advice on planting, maintenance and yield optimization.
  • Fast and careful delivery, directly adapted to your professional constraints.

A profitable investment

  • Versatility of use: Fruits suitable for direct consumption, local markets and artisanal processing.
  • Low maintenance: Hardiness and natural resistance reducing production costs.
  • Local added value: An old and authentic variety, ideal for attracting consumers looking for traditional products.

Recommendations to maximize your returns

  • Pair compatible pollinators: Plant varieties like Reine des Reinettes or Belle Fleur Jaune nearby to ensure good pollination.
  • Optimize cultivation practices: Prune your trees regularly to ensure good ventilation and limit the risk of fungal diseases.
  • Promote your products: Highlight the history and local qualities of Bon Père to attract customers who appreciate local products.
  • Adopt organic growing techniques: The hardiness of the Bon Père makes it an excellent option for organic or sustainable farms.

The Bon Père apple tree is an old variety that combines versatility, tradition and robustness, perfect for producers wishing to diversify their orchard and offer authentic products.