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Early Trévoux 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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Early Trévoux Pear Tree Plant at producer prices for professional apple growers

Technical sheet of the Early Pear tree variety of Trévoux

  • Color of the fruit flesh: White, fine, firm, melting, juicy, and very sweet.
  • Skin color: Yellow, pinkish on the sunny side, and speckled with brown.
  • Size and shape: The fruits are medium to large, pyriform and plump, with variable shapes but always taller than wide.
  • Tree Size: The tree forms an upright tree with a height of 3 to 6 meters.
  • Fruit maturity: Very early, the fruits are harvested from mid-August to early September.
  • Fruit Taste: White, medium-thin flesh, of good eating quality with the qualities of juicy, tender, sweet, and well-flavored. It is also described as firm, slightly tart, juicy, and having a characteristic pleasant and refreshing aroma.
  • Earliness of the variety: Very early, with a flowering period in April and fruiting in August.
  • Fruiting period: The fruits of the Early Pear Tree of Trévoux are harvested from mid-August and can continue until the beginning of September.
  • Disease resistance and storage: Very little susceptibility to disease. The fruits have a short shelf life and are best eaten immediately after harvest.
  • Variety Yield: It is generally known to produce large fruit, which could indicate a good yield.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? The Early Trévoux Pear Tree is considered **intersterile**, meaning that its own pollen is not able to fertilize its own ovules. It therefore needs a compatible variety to ensure good pollination.
  • Commercial Use: Pears are ideal for eating as a table fruit or for sterilizing. The fruits are harvested from mid-August to early September, providing a pleasant eating period in late summer. Processing into pastries, pies, preserves, and other culinary preparations.
  • Is this a COV variety? No, the Early Pear Tree of Trévoux is not a COV (Certified Plant Origin) variety. It is an old, heritage French variety.
  • Comments: It is adapted to various altitudes and tolerant to fire blight, making it a versatile tree for different environments. For good pollination, it is recommended to cross the Early Pear of Trévoux with compatible varieties such as Williams or Louise-Bonne, although these crosses are not productive.

The Early Pear Tree of Trévoux: A heritage variety for ultra-early summer harvests

Make the strategic choice of Précoce de Trévoux, an old and heritage French variety, ideal for summer harvests starting in August. Thanks to Arboriverse, your specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants, take advantage of certified plants to meet the expectations of consumers looking for tasty and authentic fruits.

An early and emblematic variety of France

Bred in 1862 , the Early Pear Tree of Trévoux is a sure bet for producers and market gardeners wishing to anticipate the pear season with exceptional fruit. Appreciated for its precocity, its productivity and its delicate flavor, this variety fits perfectly into orchard diversification strategies.


Fresh and tasty fruits, perfect for summer

Pears from Précoce de Trévoux seduce with their subtle flavor and pleasant texture. They are ideal for local markets or direct sales, where the freshness and quality of the fruit make all the difference.

Fruit characteristics:

  • Size and shape: Medium-sized fruits, with a slightly irregular pear-shaped shape, giving an authentic and rustic appearance.
  • Color and skin: Light green skin, turning bright yellow when ripe, sometimes adorned with pinkish hues under the effect of the sun.
  • Flesh and texture: White, melting, and juicy flesh, ideal for fresh consumption.
  • Flavor: A perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, with a subtle aroma that appeals to a wide audience.
  • Harvest period: Fruiting from the beginning of August, well before the majority of other pear varieties.

A commercial asset for summer markets

The precocity of Précoce de Trévoux makes it an ideal commercial opportunity for market gardeners and professional producers. Its rarity and French origin add a perceived value, particularly suited to short supply chains and premium markets.

Commercial applications:

  • Fresh consumption: Pears ready to eat, perfect for fresh baskets and summer markets.
  • Culinary transformations: Although they are mainly appreciated fresh, pears of this variety can be used for compotes, light pies or artisanal desserts.
  • Local markets and short circuits: Ideal for direct sales or delicatessens showcasing local products.

A hardy and adaptable tree for easy cultivation

The Early Trévoux pear tree is prized for its ease of cultivation and its hardiness. It is suitable for temperate climates and easily integrates into diverse orchards.

Tree characteristics:

  • Size and shape: A tree of 4 to 6 meters at maturity, with an upright shape favoring good exposure of the fruits to the sun.
  • Yield: Productive and regular, it offers an abundant harvest from the first years following planting.
  • Adaptability: Thrives in fresh, rich, well-drained soils, while tolerating slightly chalky soils.

Optimize your yields with cross-pollination

Although partially self-fertile, Précoce de Trévoux benefits greatly from the presence of other pollinating varieties to improve the quality and quantity of the fruit.

Recommended pollinators:

  • William's Good Christian
  • Hardy Buttered
  • Louise Bonne d'Avranches

Combining several varieties within your orchard allows you to optimize yields while diversifying your production.


Maintenance and care: the keys to success

  • Planting: Plant between October and March, avoiding periods of frost, in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
  • Exposure: Choose a sunny location, sheltered from prevailing winds, to encourage fruit ripening.
  • Pruning: Perform gentle pruning each winter to stimulate fruiting and improve air circulation.
  • Watering: Regular water supply is crucial during periods of drought or the first years of cultivation.
  • Fertilization: Enrich the soil with compost and potash to strengthen tree vigor and improve fruit quality.

Why choose the Précoce de Trévoux with Arboriverse?

As a specialist wholesale supplier of pear trees, Arboriverse provides you with carefully selected Précoce de Trévoux trees to ensure your orchards get off to an optimal start.

Our advantages:

  • Certified plants ready to plant for rapid recovery.
  • Personalized support to guide you in managing your crops.
  • Professional delivery to meet the needs of large-scale operations.

Summary of the advantages of the Précoce de Trévoux variety

  • Exceptional precocity: Harvests from August to get ahead of the competition.
  • Delicate flavor: Juicy and fragrant pears that seduce consumers.
  • Hardiness and ease of cultivation: Adapted to temperate climates and resistant to various types of soil.
  • Regular yield: Abundant production from the first years.
  • Heritage value: An old French variety, ideal for attracting customers attached to the region.

Conclusion: a key variety for demanding growers

The Early Trévoux Pear Tree is a strategic choice for market gardeners and producers looking for a valuable variety capable of meeting the expectations of summer consumers. Its earliness, flavor, and authenticity make it an essential asset for diversifying your orchards and meeting the needs of local markets.

Contact Arboriverse, your specialist wholesale supplier of pear trees, today and start quality production with complete peace of mind.