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Beurré d'Anjou/Gris 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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Beurré d'Anjou/Gris Pear Tree Plant at producer prices for professional apple growers

Technical sheet of the Beurré d'Anjou/Gris pear variety

  • Color of the fruit flesh: White, juicy, melting, sweet, and fragrant.
  • Skin color: Usually green-yellow, sometimes slightly reddish in the sun.
  • Size and shape: Fairly large, turbinate, pot-bellied, pale yellow/greenish.
  • Tree Size: Trees can grow to a height of 2 to 3 meters.
  • Fruit Maturity: Harvested in October. Ripen in late summer and early fall.
  • Fruit Taste: Very sweet and aromatic, with a good acidity that makes them delicious. Soft and juicy flesh.
  • Earliness of the variety: Late-maturing variety.
  • Fruiting period: Late summer and early autumn, with harvest taking place from July to November, but the fruits are generally ready to be picked in October.
  • Disease Resistance and Storage: The variety can be prone to scab, but is generally hardy and not susceptible to other diseases. Beurré d'Anjou/Gris pears can be stored for up to three months depending on storage conditions.
  • Variety Yield: Very productive. Strong vigor and high yield.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Not self-fertile, requires cross-pollination for best fruiting.
  • Commercial use: Pears of this variety are highly valued for fresh consumption. They can be used in pastries, macedoines in light syrup, marmalades, as dried fruits, and in beverages (juice, concentrated juice, sparkling wine, liqueurs, alcohols).
  • Comments: The tree prefers sunny locations and well-drained soils. Moderate watering during the growing season is recommended, as well as fruiting pruning in late winter to encourage fruit production.

The Buttered Pear Tree of Anjou/Gris: Added Value for Your Orchards

The Beurré d'Anjou/Gris pear tree, an old and refined variety, is a valuable asset for market gardeners and professional producers thanks to its culinary versatility, its resistance to cold, and its role as an effective pollinator. Ideal for enriching your orchards, this pear tree offers tasty and fragrant fruits, appreciated both fresh and for processing. With its French or Belgian origins dating back to the 19th century, the Beurré d'Anjou/Gris combines history and modern performance.

At Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of pear trees, we provide high-quality plants to ensure abundant and regular production in your professional orchards.

Fruits: A Blend of Sweetness and Flavor

Delicious and elegant fruits

  • Size and shape: The pears are medium to large in size, with a slightly elongated pear-shaped shape, typical of the "Beurré" varieties.
  • Visual appearance: Their skin has a yellow-green tint, adorned with red and bronze reflections in the sun, which enhances their appeal on the stalls.
  • Flesh and taste: The white, melting flesh, juicy and delicately perfumed, reveals a harmonious sweet flavor, sometimes balanced by a slight acidity.

Culinary versatility

  • Fresh consumption: Ideal for eating plain, thanks to its soft and melting texture.
  • Culinary transformations: These pears are perfect for pies, compotes, jams, or even gastronomic creations such as pears in syrup or poached.
  • Extended storage: Harvested in October, the fruits can be stored until January, ensuring extended availability on the market.

A Resilient and Productive Tree

Technical advantages for producers

  • Vigor and size: This tree, of average adult size (4 to 6 meters), is distinguished by its vigorous growth and its capacity to produce regularly.
  • Hardiness: Adapted to temperate climates, Beurré d'Anjou/Gris tolerates winter temperatures down to -20°C, making it ideal for regions with harsh winters.
  • Soil adaptability: Preferring fresh, well-drained soils, it also adapts to slightly chalky or sandy soils.

Pollination and compatibility

  • Partially self-fertile: This variety can fruit on its own, but it reaches its full potential in the presence of pollinating varieties such as:
    • Conference
    • Hardy Buttered
    • William's Good Christian
  • Role as a pollinator: Beurré d'Anjou/Gris is also recognized as an effective pollinator for improving the yields of other pear trees, notably the Sucrée de Montluçon variety.

Reliable and Profitable Production

A calendar adapted to end-of-year markets

  • Fruiting Period: Fruits ripen between October and November, providing a late harvest ideal for fall and winter markets.
  • Generous yield: With regular and abundant production, each tree can provide a profitable harvest, particularly in combination with optimized cultural practices.

Simplified maintenance

  • Pruning and care: Gentle annual pruning is essential to maintain good ventilation of the branches and limit the risk of diseases such as scab.
  • Fertilization: Enriching the soil with compost or an organic fertilizer rich in potash improves fruit set and quality.
  • Watering: Proper watering during periods of drought promotes harmonious fruit development.

The Advantages of Anjou/Gris Butter

  • Versatile use: Perfect for fresh consumption, desserts, and culinary preparations.
  • Excellent preservation: Extended storage life which extends the marketing period.
  • Hardiness and adaptability: Resistant to cold winters and adapted to a variety of soil types.
  • Optimized pollination: Improves the yields of other pear varieties thanks to its role as a pollinator.
  • Unparalleled flavor: A melting and sweet flesh that will delight pear lovers.
  • Reliable production: Regular and abundant harvests, ideal for market gardeners and producers.

Arboriverse: Your Partner for Successful Orchards

At Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants, we offer Beurré d'Anjou/Gris pear plants selected for their vigor, productivity, and compatibility with your business needs. Take advantage of our support and consulting services to ensure successful planting and optimal production.


Conclusion: A Versatile and Essential Variety

The Beurré d'Anjou/Gris pear tree combines delicious flavor, efficient pollination, and abundant production, all in a hardy and adaptable tree. Whether you're looking to diversify your orchard or maximize your yields, this variety is a strategic choice for fruitful and profitable harvests. Contact Arboriverse today to discover our offerings and benefit from personalized support for your agricultural projects.