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Grand Champion 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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Grand Champion Pear Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the Grand Champion variety

  • Fruit color: White
  • Skin color: Bronze yellow, punctuated with tawny, taking on pinkish hues in sunlight
  • Size and Shape: Medium to large, stocky, pear-shaped
  • Tree size: Can reach 5 meters in height and 4 meters in span
  • Fruit maturity: Mid-September, consumption from the end of November to the end of January
  • Fruit taste: Very fine, not grainy, melting, juicy, very sweet, slightly acidic, subtly perfumed
  • Earliness of the variety: Early
  • Fruiting period: Mid-September to end of January, consumption from end of November to end of January
  • Disease resistance and storage: Good disease resistance. Storage for 2 to 4 months after harvest, until the end of January.
  • Variety yield: High yield, abundant and regular fruiting
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, self-incompatible, requires other varieties for cross-pollination (Beurré Hardy, Conférence, Doyenné du Comice, Jules Guyot, William's Bon Chrétien, and William's Rouge)
  • Commercial use: Plain consumption, sweet and savory recipes
  • Comments: Hardy variety, suitable for all regions of France, including high altitudes.

Pear tree 'Grand Champion': An essential variety for abundant harvests and premium quality fruit

The 'Grand Champion' pear tree, an iconic American variety, is acclaimed by market gardeners and professional producers for its high yields, exceptional fruit quality, and long shelf life. Introduced in France by Pépinières Delbard, this variety combines productivity, disease resistance, and commercial versatility, making it a strategic choice for professional orchards.

At Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants, we provide you with carefully selected Grand Champion plants for high-yield, profitable harvests.


Attractive fruits that appeal to high-end markets

Grand Champion fruits are distinguished by their balanced flavor and elegant appearance, meeting the demands of consumers and premium markets.

Fruit characteristics:

  • Flesh: White, fine, melting, and not grainy, offering a refined taste experience.
  • Size: Medium to large, ideal for high-end marketing.
  • Skin: Smooth, bronze yellow, punctuated with tawny with pinkish hues under the effect of the sun, for an attractive visual.
  • Taste: Sweet, slightly tangy and subtly fragrant, perfect for eating plain or as a dessert.

Commercial assets:

  • Fresh consumption: Tender flesh and delicate taste, ideal for local and international market stalls.
  • Processing: Perfect for juices, compotes, sweet desserts or gourmet applications.
  • Extended storage: Up to 4 months after harvest, allowing marketing from the end of November to the end of January.

A robust and productive tree suitable for all orchards

The Grand Champion is a moderately vigorous and easy-to-maintain tree, guaranteeing regular and abundant harvests.

Tree characteristics:

  • Adult size: 5 meters in height and 4 meters in wingspan, ideal for optimized management.
  • Port: Extended, promoting good light penetration.
  • Yield: Abundant and regular production, offering an excellent return on investment.

Harvest period and consumption:

  • Maturity: Mid-September, positioning this variety among the first autumn pears.
  • Availability: From the end of November to the end of January, thanks to optimal conservation.

Pollination: Maximize your production

Grand Champion is partially self-fertile, but the presence of compatible pollinating varieties significantly improves yields.

Recommended pollinators:

  • Hardy Buttered
  • Conference
  • Deanery of the Comice
  • Jules Guyot
  • William's Rouge

Perfect synchronization between the flowering periods of these varieties ensures efficient cross-pollination.


A resistant and environmentally friendly variety

The 'Grand Champion' pear tree is distinguished by its natural resistance to common diseases, thus limiting the need for phytosanitary treatments.

Resistance :

  • Diseases: Good resistance to scab and brown rot.
  • Pests: Preventative management, such as installing nest boxes or using sticky strips, helps limit codling moth and aphid infestations.

Growing conditions:

  • Soil: Prefers rich, fresh, well-drained soils. Does not tolerate calcareous soils.
  • Watering: Requires regular water supply, especially during dry periods.

Why choose the 'Grand Champion' Pear Tree with Arboriverse?

As a specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants, Arboriverse supports you in the success of your orchards with superior quality plants, adapted to your professional needs.

Our commitments:

  • Rigorous selection: Robust and productive plants to maximize your yields.
  • Technical advice: Personalized support to optimize your orchards.
  • Reliable logistics: Fast and secure delivery directly to your farm.

Conclusion :

The 'Grand Champion' pear tree is a versatile and reliable variety, perfect for meeting the needs of modern consumers. With its tasty and attractive fruit, natural hardiness, and high yield, it is an essential choice for diversifying and enhancing your production.

Contact Arboriverse today to order your Grand Champion plants and ensure your harvest success!