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Williams 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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Williams Pear Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Williams Pear Tree Variety Fact Sheet

  • Fruit color: White
  • Skin color: Golden yellow when ripe
  • Size and shape: Medium caliber, shape not specified in sources
  • Fruit maturity: August and September
  • Fruit taste: White flesh, fine, melting, juicy, sweet, slightly acidic and very fragrant
  • Fruiting period: August and September
  • Disease Resistance and Storage: Generally considered disease resistant. Fruits ripen quickly and do not keep for long.
  • Variety yield: Good
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Partially self-fertile, but produces a better harvest in the presence of other pollinating pear trees such as 'Conférence', 'Doyenné du Comice', or 'Louise Bonne'
  • Commercial use: Fresh, desserts, jams, compotes, and even alcohols
  • Comments: Medium vigor and easy to maintain.

A must-have variety for professional growers

Native to Central Europe and popularized in England, the Williams pear tree is an essential reference for market gardeners and professional producers. Appreciated for its productivity, robustness, and flavorful fruit, it perfectly meets the expectations of demanding markets and consumers.

Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants , offers you carefully selected Williams plants for regular, quality production.


Why choose the Williams pear tree for your orchard?

High quality fruits

  • Size and appearance: Medium to large fruits, with a classic pear shape and smooth skin.
  • Tender and juicy flesh: Fine texture and full of juice, ideal for a refined taste experience.
  • Unique Flavor: Sweet sweetness balanced by subtle acidity, with a delicate musky fragrance.

Culinary versatility

  • Direct consumption: A choice table pear.
  • Culinary transformations:
    • Pies, compotes, jams.
    • Juices, syrups, nectars.
    • Brandies and liqueurs, including the famous Williams pear brandy.

With a shelf life until November, the Williams ensures extended availability and increased profitability.


The advantages of Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of pear trees

  • Impeccable quality: Robust and high-performance plants, adapted to different climates.
  • Tailor-made support: Technical advice to optimize your yields and maintain your trees.
  • Economical solutions: Attractive prices for bulk purchases, with reliable delivery throughout France.

Technical characteristics: robustness and productivity

An easy tree to grow

  • Adult size: Height of 4 to 6 meters, with branching facilitating maintenance and harvesting.
  • Hardiness: Resistant to spring frosts, suitable for temperate climates.
  • Soil and Exposure: Prefers rich, well-drained soils with sunny exposure for optimal coloring and tasty fruit.

Production schedule

  • Earliness: Harvest from mid-August, meeting the needs of the summer market.
  • Yield: Average production of 40 to 45 tonnes per hectare under optimal conditions.
  • Storage: The fruits remain edible until November.

Pollination and compatibility

Williams is partially self-fertile, but its production is significantly improved through cross-pollination.

  • Conference
  • Deanery of the Comice
  • Louise Bonne
  • Packham's Triumph

Additionally, it acts as an excellent pollinator for other varieties in a mixed orchard.


Simplified maintenance for successful cultivation

  • Annual interview:
    • Winter pruning to promote growth and regular fruiting.
    • Thinning of fruit in summer to improve its quality and size.
  • Disease management: Although hardy, surveillance for scab is recommended in humid areas.
  • Fertilization: Compost or fertilizer rich in potash to support flowering and fruiting.

Advantages of the Williams variety

  • Exceptional taste quality: Sweet, juicy and fragrant fruits.
  • High productivity: Regular harvests from the first years.
  • Hardiness and adaptability: Tolerance to varied climates and difficult conditions.
  • Culinary versatility: Ideal for fresh consumption and processing.
  • Long shelf life: Extended availability after harvest.
  • Efficient pollination: Promotes the production of other varieties.

Order your Williams plants from Arboriverse

Trust Arboriverse , the specialist wholesale supplier of pear plants, to integrate this high-performance variety into your orchard.

  • Rigorously selected plants to guarantee optimal production.
  • Personalized technical advice to maximize your returns.
  • Competitive offers for bulk purchases, with reliable logistics throughout France.

Contact us today for a personalized quote and discover how the Williams Pear Tree can enrich your production with exceptional fruit.