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Royal Vendée 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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Royal Vendée pear tree plant at producer prices for professional apple growers

Technical sheet of the Royal Vendée pear variety

  • Fruit color: Greenish white
  • Skin color: Light green turning yellow when ripe, dotted, streaked with red and speckled with brown around the stalk
  • Size and shape: Medium size, spherical or ovoid fruits, strongly rounded and bumpy
  • Tree size: Fairly erect frame, reaching 6 meters in height and 4 meters in span
  • Fruit maturity: December
  • Fruit taste: Sweet and slightly fragrant taste, fine, melting and juicy flesh
  • Fruiting period: End of September (harvest) until mid-February (storage)
  • Disease resistance and storage: Very hardy, withstanding temperatures around -25°C. Storage for 4 to 6 months after harvest.
  • Variety yield: Very fertile and abundant and regular fruiting
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Partially self-fertile, but requires other pear varieties nearby to improve pollination.
  • Commercial use: Consumption in its natural form, cooked or processed (compotes, pastries, juices, etc.)
  • Comments: Obtained in 1860 by Count Eugène des Nouhes (Vendée). Flowers in April. Suitable for cultivation in all regions of France, including at high altitudes.

Royal Vendée Pear Tree: A strategic choice for professional producers and market gardeners

As a specialist wholesale supplier of pear trees, we offer the Royal Vendée pear tree, a hardy and productive variety perfectly suited to the requirements of professional arborists. Thanks to its resistance to harsh weather conditions and its long shelf life, this heritage variety represents an attractive opportunity for producers looking to combine quality and profitability.


An old variety with strong commercial potential

The Royal Vendée pear tree, created in 1860 by Count Eugène des Nouhes in Vendée, has established itself over the generations as a benchmark in terms of hardiness and yield. Its ability to adapt to temperate climates and colder areas allows for diversified cultivation throughout the region. Its reliable production cycle and long shelf life make it a strategic choice for producers looking to spread their sales over several months.


The technical advantages of the Royal Vendée Pear Tree

A robust and perennial tree

  • Balanced Growth: Medium to strong vigor, reaching 6 meters in height and 4 meters in spread.
  • Impressive longevity: A pear tree that can produce over 100 years, guaranteeing a lasting investment.
  • Adaptability to soils: It thrives in fresh, rich soils, with good resistance to difficult climates.

Optimized flowering and production

  • Rapid fruiting: From 2 to 4 years after planting, allowing a rapid return on investment.
  • Pollination: Partially self-fertile, but association with pollinating varieties such as Williams, Doyenné du Comice or Conférence optimizes production.
  • Abundant yield: Regular production, ideal for large-scale operation.

Quality fruits, easy to market

  • Harvest: From the end of September, with full maturity in December.
  • Exceptional conservation: Up to 6 months after harvest, guaranteeing progressive and flexible marketing.
  • Appearance: Medium size, yellow skin when ripe with red streaks, attractive for direct sales and the wholesale market.
  • Taste: Melting, juicy and slightly sweet flesh, ideal for fresh consumption and a wide range of processing.

A versatile and profitable fruit

  • Fresh sales: Intended for local markets and supermarkets.
  • Processing: Perfect for juices, compotes, pastries, or even pears in syrup.
  • Food pairing: Ideal with mature cheeses, white meats or game.
  • Local product: Its history and taste qualities make it an asset for short circuits and niche products.

Why buy Royal Vendée Pear Tree plants from Arboriverse?

As a specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants, we help you choose the best varieties suited to your production objectives.

  • Quality guaranteed: Plants carefully selected to ensure optimal growth.
  • Stock available: Fast delivery for planting at the right time.
  • Support and advice: Take advantage of our expertise to maximize your performance.
  • Competitive rates: Cost-effective bulk purchasing to optimize your margins.

Conclusion: A strategic investment for producers

The Royal Vendée pear tree is a safe bet for arborists looking for a productive, hardy, and profitable variety. Its long shelf life and rapid fruit set make it an ideal option for professional producers aiming for staggered marketing and diversification of their offerings.

Buying Royal Vendée pear plants from Arboriverse means choosing premium quality and expert support to ensure the success of your growing.

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