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Marguerite Marillat Pear Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

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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!

Plant your grafted fruit plot with Arboriverse today.

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Collection: Marguerite Marillat Pear Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the Marguerite Marillat variety

  • Fruit color: Creamy white
  • Skin color: Straw yellow speckled with brown, with a red tint in the sun
  • Size and shape: Very large size (up to 700g), swollen and elongated shape, resembling an elongated fig
  • Fruit maturity: September to October
  • Fruit taste: Creamy white flesh, fine, melting, very juicy, sweet and slightly acidic, very fragrant
  • Earliness of the variety: Medium to late
  • Fruiting period: September to October
  • Disease resistance and storage: Highly disease resistant, storage not specified in sources
  • Variety yield: Productive
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, requires a pollinating variety
  • Commercial use: Fresh consumption, compotes, pastries, alcohol
  • Comments: Requires a pollinating variety like 'Williams' or 'Angelys', appreciates fresh and deep soils, does not like overly filtering and chalky soils

Marguerite Marillat Pear Tree: An Exceptional Variety for Your Orchard

The Marguerite Marillat pear tree is an old and prestigious variety, renowned for its large fruits, its hardiness and its many advantages for professional market gardeners. At Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants , we offer professional-quality grafted plants to meet the needs of the most demanding producers. Buying a Marguerite Marillat pear plant will allow you to add an iconic variety to your orchard.


A pear tree with exceptional fruit

The Marguerite Marillat pear tree is distinguished by its impressively large fruit, often compared to figs due to their rounded, elongated shape. These pears, which can weigh up to 700g, offer a fine, juicy, and sweet flesh with a slight tangy touch. Their straw-yellow skin, marked with brown and red spots when exposed to the sun, makes them very attractive fruits for the market.

To enjoy this exceptional variety, consider purchasing a Marguerite Marillat pear tree plant from Arboriverse.


The unique characteristics of the tree

The Marguerite Marillat pear tree is also appreciated for its robustness and adaptability:

  • Size: The tree can reach 3 meters with a Quince BA29 rootstock or up to 6 meters with a Franc Kirchensaller.
  • Hardiness: Able to withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C, it adapts well to temperate climates.
  • Pollination: Not self-fertile, it requires the presence of varieties such as Williams or Louise Bonne to guarantee abundant fruiting.

Thanks to its production potential and longevity, this pear tree is an excellent choice for diversifying your crops and satisfying your customers.


Why choose Arboriverse for your plants?

At Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants , we are committed to providing high-quality grafted plants, specially selected for their vigor and yield. Our services include:

  • Fast delivery: Receive your plants directly to your home, in complete safety.
  • Expert advice: Benefit from technical support to guarantee the success of your plantations.
  • Professional quality: Robust plants adapted to the needs of market gardeners and arborists.

By choosing Arboriverse, you have access to a wide range of fruit trees, available at competitive prices.


Optimize your orchard with appropriate care

To get the best from your Marguerite Marillat pear trees, it is essential to follow these best practices:

  • Planting: Plant bare-root between November and March, in well-drained, lightly enriched soil.
  • Watering: Maintain a regular water supply, especially during periods of drought or the first few years.
  • Exposure: Favor a sunny position to improve the quality and flavor of the fruit.
  • Maintenance: Prune regularly to promote good ventilation and prevent diseases such as scab.

With this care, your tree will produce exceptional fruit while remaining robust in the face of climatic and environmental challenges.


Order your Marguerite Marillat pear plants today

As a specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants , Arboriverse offers you grafted plants of the Marguerite Marillat variety, ready to enrich your orchards. With fast delivery and impeccable quality, buying a Marguerite Marillat pear plant has never been easier.

Trust Arboriverse for your professional fruit plant needs and transform your plots into a source of premium fruit.