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Olivier de Serres Pear Tree at wholesale prices for Professional fruit growers

Scion, Feathered Tree, Half-Standard, Standard — 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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Olivier de Serres Pear Tree at wholesale prices for Professional fruit growers

Technical sheet of the Olivier De Serres variety

  • Fruit color: White
  • Skin color: Green, yellow when ripe, sometimes with pinkish hues
  • Size and shape: Large caliber, oblong and elongated shape
  • Tree size: Upright, branched, stocky habit
  • Fruit maturity: End of October, consumption from January to March
  • Fruit taste: White flesh, fine, melting, sweet, juicy, fragrant and tangy
  • Earliness of the variety: Late
  • Fruiting period: End of October, consumption from January to March
  • Disease resistance and storage: Good disease resistance, storage for 3 to 5 months
  • Variety yield: Abundant and regular fertility
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, self-sterile, requires cross-pollination
  • Commercial use: Fresh consumption, pastries, juices
  • Comments: Requires pollination by Williams, Beurré Hardy or Conference varieties. Hardy and suitable for growing at high altitudes.

Olivier de Serres pear tree: A premium late variety for exceptional winter harvests


Offer your customers an exceptional French heritage variety with the Olivier de Serres Pear Tree. Arboriverse, your specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants , will help you introduce this hardy and productive variety to your orchard. A strategic choice to meet the demand for fresh fruit all winter long!

A treasure of French heritage with refined taste

Bred in 1847 by the horticulturist M. Boisbunel in Rouen, the Olivier de Serres variety is distinguished by its fruit with fine, melting, and juicy flesh , accompanied by a sweet and slightly acidic flavor. These late pears are ideal for filling the winter market, offering a taste quality that appeals to both fresh fruit lovers and chefs.

Fruit highlights:

  • Size and shape: Medium to large, spherical and slightly flattened at the ends.
  • Unique Flavor: A natural sweetness balanced by a hint of acidity and a subtle fragrance.
  • Texture: Melting, juicy and refined flesh.
  • Exceptional conservation: Fruits harvested at the end of October can be kept until March , guaranteeing extended availability for winter markets.

Culinary and commercial versatility

Olivier de Serres pears are not only delicious, they also stand out for their versatility . Whether eaten fresh or used in gourmet dishes, they meet the needs of a diverse clientele.

Culinary applications:

  • Fresh consumption: A delicate and fragrant table pear.
  • Transformations: Ideal for pies, compotes, jams, juices, or even sweet and savory dishes.
  • Niche markets: A late variety prized for fresh baskets and short supply chains, promoting the terroir.

A hardy variety for harsh climates

The Olivier de Serres pear tree is renowned for its exceptional hardiness , withstanding temperatures down to -25°C . It adapts easily to a variety of climatic conditions, making it ideal for growers in cold regions or those exposed to harsh winters.

Tree characteristics:

  • Adult size: 4 to 6 meters tall with a wingspan of 4 meters.
  • Port: Erect and stocky, ensuring a robust and well-balanced structure.
  • Exposure: Prefers sunny locations to maximize fruit quality.
  • Soil Type: Deep, moist, and rich, with good drainage. Moderately tolerates calcareous soils.

Compatible rootstocks:

  • BA29: Moderate growth, suitable for rich, well-drained soils.
  • Pyrus Kirchensaller: Perfect for more difficult soils, offering good growth and productivity.

Optimize your yields through cross-pollination

Although partially self-fertile , the Olivier de Serres Pear Tree benefits greatly from cross-pollination , which improves the quality and quantity of fruit produced.

Recommended pollinators:

  • Williams
  • Hardy Buttered
  • Conference
  • Deanery of the Comice
  • Louise Bonne
  • Countess of Paris

Maintenance and best practices for optimal harvests

The Olivier de Serres pear tree requires specific care to reveal its full potential. Here are the best practices to maximize your yields:

  • Exposure: Place your trees in well-lit, ventilated areas to limit the risk of disease.
  • Pruning: Perform aeration pruning each year to promote light and improve fruiting.
  • Watering: Keep soil cool by irrigating regularly, especially during dry periods.
  • Thinning: Limit the number of fruits per branch to obtain optimal size.
  • Fertilization: Add compost or a shovelful of potash-rich wood ash every fall to enhance flowering and fruiting.
  • Disease protection: Carry out preventative treatments using Bordeaux mixture and ensure good spacing between trees to limit the spread of disease.

A business opportunity for professional producers

With its long shelf life and delicious fruit, the Olivier de Serres pear tree is a strategic asset for farms. It perfectly meets the needs of market gardeners and professional producers looking to diversify their offerings.

Business benefits:

  • Late production: Harvest in October, marketing until March.
  • Premium quality: A heritage pear with a refined taste and melting texture.
  • Versatility: Suitable for fresh consumption as well as for artisanal processing.
  • Profitability: High demand in winter for high quality fruit.

Why choose Arboriverse for your Olivier de Serres Pear Tree plants?

As a specialist wholesale supplier of pear trees , Arboriverse guarantees you:

  • Superior quality plants , selected for their vigor and productivity.
  • A professional service to meet the needs of farms.
  • Personalized advice to help you make your orchard project a success.

Conclusion: The Olivier de Serres Pear Tree, a profitable and heritage choice

The Olivier de Serres pear tree combines hardiness, productivity and taste quality , making it a must-have for farms looking to stand out. Thanks to its exceptional conservation and refined taste, it appeals to both local markets and demanding restaurateurs.

Contact Arboriverse today to incorporate this exceptional variety into your orchard and benefit from its many commercial advantages.