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Cartigny cider apple 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!

Plant your grafted fruit plot with Arboriverse today.

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Cartigny cider apple tree plant at producer prices for professional apple growers

Technical sheet of the Cartigny variety

  • Skin color: Light green, washed and striped with light red
  • Fruit maturity: October-November
  • Fruit taste: Bittersweet
  • Fruiting period: October
  • Disease resistance and storage: Susceptible to powdery mildew and scab, less vulnerable to fire blight and canker. Stores for a few weeks, but does not have a very long shelf life.
  • Variety yield: Abundant, but subject to alternating harvests, producing abundantly one year out of two
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Self-sterile, requires cross-pollination
  • Commercial use: Cider production
  • Comments: Requires pollinating varieties such as Binet Rouge or Douce Moën.

Cartigny: A sweet and bitter variety essential for authentic ciders

The Cartigny cider apple tree, a traditional Normandy variety, is a benchmark in the production of balanced and aromatic ciders. Native to iconic regions such as Bayeux (Bessin, Calvados) and Saint-Lô (Manche), this variety is prized for its bittersweet apples and fruity flavor. Listed in the CTPS Catalogue, the Cartigny variety is a strategic choice for professional producers wishing to combine tradition and quality.

At Arboriverse, your specialist wholesale supplier of cider apple plants, we offer you carefully selected Cartigny plants to guarantee abundant harvests and exceptional ciders.


Tasty fruits suitable for cider production

Cartigny apples offer a perfect profile for rich and complex ciders, thanks to their unique characteristics:

  • Size: Medium to large, slightly above average.
  • Shape: Conical and flattened at the poles, typical of local cider apples.
  • Skin Color: Green, delicately washed with light red, adding aesthetic appeal to the fruit.
  • Flesh: Bittersweet, juicy and fragrant, ideal for authentic ciders.
  • Flavor: A perfect balance between sweetness and bitterness, delivering a rich and aromatic juice, appreciated in traditional blends.

These fruits are perfectly suited to traditional blends, to produce balanced and aromatic ciders, appreciated by amateurs and connoisseurs alike.


A mid to late ripening variety

Flowering and harvest

  • Flowering: In May, compatible with many pollinating varieties.
  • Fruit maturity: Harvesting takes place from mid-October to November, with the optimal period for processing starting in late autumn.

Hardiness and simplified maintenance

Resistance and sensitivities

  • Disease Resistance: Moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and scab, but hardy with regular preventative maintenance.
  • Hardiness: The tree is hardy and adapts well to varied climatic conditions, with good tolerance to harsh winters.

Growing conditions

  • Soil: Prefers well-drained soils to limit water stress and promote optimal development.
  • Tree habit: Semi-erect with slightly drooping branches, requiring sufficient space for harmonious growth.

High productivity for consistent returns

Cartigny is a variety renowned for its high fertility and high yields, despite a natural alternation of production.

  • Recommended thinning: Allows you to optimize fruit quality and limit alternation from one year to the next.
  • High productivity: With careful management, the Cartigny variety can guarantee abundant harvests every year.

Cross-pollination for maximized harvests

The Cartigny cider apple tree is a self-sterile variety, requiring cross-pollination to ensure optimal production.

Recommended pollinating varieties:

  • Sweet Moën
  • Binet Rouge
  • Clos Renaux
  • Christmas in the Fields
  • Little Yellow
  • Red Duret

By incorporating these varieties into your orchard, you optimize fruit yield and quality. Arboriverse helps you choose the best combinations to maximize your production.


A safe bet for cider production

Cider production

  • A balanced, bittersweet juice, perfect for complex and aromatic ciders.
  • A unique aromatic contribution, contributing to high-quality traditional blends.

Culinary use

Although primarily intended for cider production, the Cartigny variety can also be used for desserts or stews thanks to its fruity and balanced taste.


Why choose Cartigny with Arboriverse?

  • Certified quality: Rigorously selected plants, registered in the CTPS Catalogue.
  • Technical support: Expert advice to optimize the management of your orchards and maximize your yields.
  • Reliable logistics: Fast and careful delivery throughout France.
  • Excellent value for money: Ideal for bulk orders, suitable for professional operations.

The Cartigny cider apple tree is an essential variety for producers looking to combine tradition and performance. With its balanced fruit flavor, robustness, and high productivity, it is a valuable asset for orchards specializing in the production of authentic ciders.

Trust Arboriverse, your specialist wholesale supplier of cider apple plants, to integrate this high-performance variety into your orchards. Contact us today to obtain your Cartigny plants and invest in quality cider production.