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Jeanne d'Arc 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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Jeanne d'Arc pear tree plant at producer prices for professional apple growers

Jeanne d'Arc variety technical sheet

  • Fruit color: White
  • Skin color: Light lemon yellow tinged with pink in sunlight
  • Size and shape: Medium to large size, pear-shaped and obtuse
  • Tree size: 4 to 6 meters in height
  • Fruit maturity: End of September to mid-October
  • Fruit taste: White flesh, fine, quite hard and grainy, very juicy, sweet and tangy, very fragrant.
  • Earliness of the variety: Fairly fast
  • Fruiting period: Late September to mid-October
  • Disease resistance and storage: Highly resistant to scab. Storage until December.
  • Variety yield: Very productive
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, requires other varieties for cross-pollination.
  • Comments: Hardy variety, suitable for all regions of France.

Jeanne d'Arc pear tree: An old and profitable variety for professional producers

As a specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants, we offer the Jeanne d'Arc pear tree, an old and vigorous variety known for its abundant production and the exceptional quality of its fruit. Created in 1885 by Sannier de Rouen and marketed since 1893, this pear tree seduces producers with its large, sweet, and fragrant fruits, ideal for fresh consumption and processing. Its high yield and hardiness make it a safe bet for arborists looking to invest in a reliable and profitable variety.


A historic variety with strong commercial potential

For over a century, the Jeanne d'Arc pear tree has stood out for its generous fruit, good hardiness, and excellent production capacity. Thanks to its relatively rapid fruit set and high yield, it represents a strategic choice for producers looking to maximize their profitability in the quality pear market.


The technical advantages of the Jeanne d'Arc Pear Tree

A vigorous tree suitable for various types of training

  • High vigor: Guarantees harmonious development.
  • Adaptability: Can be trained as a low-stem, bush, pyramid or spindle, depending on the grower's needs.
  • Longevity: Remarkable, offering a lasting investment.
  • Ideal soil: Favors fresh, rich and well-drained soils for optimal development.
  • Sensitivity: Does not tolerate prolonged drought well, requiring irrigation in the event of water stress.

A flowering requiring a pollinator

  • Self-incompatible: Requires cross-pollination to ensure good fruiting.
  • Recommended pollinating varieties: Beurré Giffard, Louise Bonne, Conference, Doyenné du Comice, Dr Jules Guyot, William's.
  • Flowering: Spring, promoting good fruit set if climatic conditions are favorable.

A quality fruit, easy to market

  • Harvest: From late September to mid-October, guaranteeing an ideal commercial offer for autumn.
  • Appearance: Large fruits with yellow-green skin lightly speckled with red dots.
  • Flesh: White, fine and juicy, offering a melt-in-the-mouth texture.
  • Taste: Sweet and fragrant, with a hint of acidity perfectly balancing the flavor.
  • Storage: Until December, ensuring flexibility in marketing.

A cost-effective product for professionals

Varied opportunities

  • Sales in local markets, specialist stores and supermarkets.
  • Transformation into compotes, juices, pastries and fruits in syrup.
  • Use in gastronomy, perfect for pairing with cheeses or white meats.

Strong commercial value

  • Abundant and regular production, maximizing profitability.
  • Interesting for short circuits and organic producers looking to promote an old variety.

Why buy Jeanne d'Arc pear plants from Arboriverse?

As a specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants, we offer high-quality plants, adapted to the needs of professional market gardeners and arborists.

  • ✔ Rigorous selection: Plants selected for optimal recovery and uniform growth.
  • ✔ Stock available: Fast delivery, for planting at the right time.
  • ✔ Technical support: Personalized advice to optimize harvest yield and quality.
  • ✔ Competitive Rates: Cost-effective bulk purchasing to ensure increased profitability.

Conclusion: A strategic choice for profitable and differentiated production

The Jeanne d'Arc pear tree is a variety that combines productivity, hardiness, and taste quality, meeting the requirements of producers looking for a large, tasty, and easy-to-market pear. Its high yield and long arboricultural tradition make it a safe bet for professionals wishing to offer a heritage variety to their customers.

Buying Jeanne d'Arc pear plants from Arboriverse means investing in an old variety with strong commercial potential, benefiting from expert support to ensure successful cultivation.

Contact us today to secure your orders and integrate this heritage variety into your operation.