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William Duchesse 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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William Duchesse Pear Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the William Duchesse pear variety

  • Fruit color: White
  • Skin color: Green, yellow, may be speckled with red
  • Size and Shape: Very large, long
  • Fruit maturity: November and December, mid-October (physiological maturity reached after storage for one month after harvest)
  • Fruit taste: White flesh, fine, quite melting, juicy, sweet, and slightly acidic
  • Earliness of the variety: Late
  • Fruiting period: October to December
  • Disease resistance and storage: Fairly good disease resistance. Fruits keep well at room temperature for a week, and up to 2 months in the refrigerator at 4°C if harvested slightly before maturity.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, it requires a pollinating variety like the William pear or the Louise Bonne pear. Self-fertile but benefits from better pollination with other varieties like the Conférence, the Doyenné du Comice, and the Beurre Hardy.
  • Commercial use: Raw tasting, compotes, pastries, jams, juices
  • Comments: Very hardy and offers strong vigor.

Pear tree 'William Duchesse': A prestigious variety for late, high-quality harvests


The William Duchess pear tree, heir to a long English horticultural tradition, is a benchmark for professional growers and market gardeners looking for a reliable, versatile, and highly profitable variety. With its generously sized fruit, delicately sweet taste, and long-lasting properties, this variety is a major asset for commercial orchards.

At Arboriverse , a specialist wholesale supplier of pear trees, we offer carefully selected William Duchesse trees to ensure productive and sustainable orchards.

Fruits that combine quality and profitability

William Duchess fruits are both visually appealing and appealing, delivering exceptional flavors that perfectly meet the needs of consumers and premium markets.

Fruit characteristics:

  • Flesh: White, fine, melting and juicy, with a subtly musky note.
  • Size: Large to very large size, ideal for high-end markets.
  • Skin: Green or yellow, sometimes speckled with red, turning golden yellow in the sun.
  • Flavor: Sweet, slightly tangy, offering a refined taste experience.

Commercial uses:

  • Fresh consumption: A perfect fruit for lovers of soft and sweet pears.
  • Culinary processing: Ideal for compotes, pies, juices or processed desserts.
  • Added value: With its unique flavor and extended shelf life, William Duchesse meets the demands of niche markets and expanded distribution channels.

A robust tree for reliable production

The William Duchesse pear tree is a strategic choice for farms thanks to its hardiness and good general resistance. Its ability to adapt to varied climatic and soil conditions makes it a valuable ally for producers.

Tree highlights:

  • Size and habit: Medium, with a naturally balanced habit, ideal for modern growing methods.
  • Precocity: Regular production from the first years.
  • Flowering: Spring, with flowers resistant to moderate frosts.
  • Harvest: Late, mainly between October and December, ideal for extending production cycles.

Cultural requirements:

  • Soils: Prefers fresh, rich, well-drained soils. Avoid chalky or poorly aerated soils.
  • Maintenance: Perform annual aeration pruning and thinning to ensure quality fruit.
  • Irrigation: Regular water supply, particularly during dry periods.

Pollination: Maximized production thanks to compatible partners

Although partially self-fertile, William Duchess benefits greatly from the presence of compatible pollinators to increase yields and improve fruit quality.

Recommended pollinators:

  • Triumph of Vienna
  • Louise Bonne
  • Deanery of the Comice
  • Hardy Buttered

William Duchess is also an excellent pollinator for other varieties, thanks to its generous and synchronous flowering.


Undeniable commercial assets

William Duchess combines characteristics that make it an ideal variety for growers looking for high yields and fruit suited to the demands of modern markets.

Economic benefits:

  • Large, attractive size: Fruits that stand out on the shelves.
  • Extended shelf life: Up to 2 months in refrigeration, providing logistical flexibility.
  • Versatility: Suitable for direct consumption as well as for processing.
  • Reliable performance: Consistent and abundant productivity, even in varied climatic conditions.

Conclusion: Choose excellence with the 'William Duchesse' pear tree

William Duchesse embodies the perfect balance between tradition and modernity, offering a late-ripening variety with superior flavor and reliable productivity. Its ability to meet the expectations of demanding markets makes it an essential choice for growers seeking quality and profitability.

Contact Arboriverse today to order your William Duchess pear plants and benefit from our expertise as a specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants. Ensure an exceptional harvest and delight your customers with prestigious and delicious fruit!