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Noël des Champs 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!

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Noël des Champs cider apple tree plant at producer prices for professional apple growers

Technical sheet of the Noël des Champs Cider Apple variety

  • Fruit flesh color: Yellowish-white, fine
  • Skin color: Green, yellow epidermis slightly streaked with vermilion
  • Size and shape: Apples are relatively small, medium-sized and conical in shape.
  • Tree size: Cider apple trees begin to produce apples around 4 years old for low stems and around 10 years old for high stems.
  • Fruit maturity: End of October
  • Fruit taste: Sweet, fragrant, and slightly tangy flesh. Mild flavor without bitterness, accompanied by a slight acidity that brings freshness and finesse.
  • Earliness of the variety: Late
  • Fruiting period Harvested between late September and mid-December. Harvesting extends into December, making it a late apple.
  • Disease resistance and conservation: Very susceptible to powdery mildew. It is recommended to use biological treatments based on horsetail decoction or sulfur to protect trees against fungal diseases.
  • Variety Yield: Medium to High Productivity
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, the Noël des Champs variety is self-sterile and requires compatible pollinators. Recommended pollinator varieties are Reine des Reinettes, Douce Moën, or Fréquin Rouge.
  • Commercial use: Ideal as a single variety for sweet and fruity ciders, or in a blend to balance more tonic profiles. It is suitable for the production of quality cider and calvados.
  • Comments: Emblematic of the Pays d'Auge region in Normandy, France. Store apples away from moisture and press quickly after harvesting to preserve their flavor. Slow fermentation reveals the full aromatic richness of this variety, creating ciders with delicate and harmonious flavors.

Christmas in the Fields: An emblematic variety

Noël des Champs, the iconic variety of the Pays d'Auge, embodies French cider heritage with its natural balance of flavor and its ability to produce high-quality sweet and fruity ciders. Arboriverse, your specialist wholesale supplier of cider apple trees, offers this essential variety for market gardeners and professional cider makers seeking to combine tradition and excellence.


Fruits with a sweet and harmonious taste

Unique Features

  • Attractive appearance: Juicy green apples with tender, fragrant flesh.
  • Balanced flavor: Sweet without bitterness, accompanied by a slight acidity that brings freshness and finesse.
  • Versatile use: Ideal as a single variety for sweet and fruity ciders, or in a blend to balance more tonic profiles.

Noël des Champs apples, harvested between late September and mid-December, produce a juice rich in sugars and subtly tart. This profile makes them ideal for creating ciders that appeal to both connoisseurs and amateurs seeking refined flavors.


A tree adapted to the needs of professionals

Culture flexibility

Christmas in the Fields fits easily into different types of orchards:

  • High stems: Perfect for traditional plantings, with robust and durable trees.
  • Low stems: Ideal for intensive crops, with yields of up to 35 tonnes per hectare.

Precocity and yield

With its mid-season flowering and late-season harvest, this variety guarantees consistent, high-quality yields. However, the apples must be used quickly after harvest to maintain their freshness and aroma.


Adaptability and easy maintenance

Origin and terroir

Native to Calvados, this variety thrives particularly well in the clay-limestone soils and cool, humid climates of Normandy. It is also adaptable to other similar terroirs thanks to its natural hardiness.

Care instructions

  • Regular pruning: Promote good aeration and uniform fruiting.
  • Organic additions: Maintain rich and fertile soil with natural amendments.
  • Optimal spacing: Maintain a spacing of 8 x 5 meters in high stems to maximize vigor and productivity.

A production dedicated to premium cider

A sought-after profile in cider making

Noël des Champs apples produce a balanced must, perfect for sweet and fruity ciders, whether consumed as a single variety or blended. Their natural sweetness and aromatic freshness make them ideal for festive or gourmet ciders.

Fast processing for optimal quality

After harvesting, the fruit must be quickly pressed to preserve its taste. Slow fermentation reveals all the aromatic richness of this variety, creating ciders with delicate and harmonious flavors.


Pollination and natural resistance

Cross-pollination

Noël des Champs, being a self-sterile variety, requires compatible pollinators such as Reine des Reinettes, Douce Moën, or Fréquin Rouge. Their synchronization guarantees abundant fruiting.

Resistance and Surveillance

Although the natural resistance of this variety is not documented in detail, preventive maintenance, such as biological treatments with horsetail decoction or sulfur, is recommended to protect trees against fungal diseases.


Why choose Arboriverse for your Christmas plants?

As a specialist wholesale supplier of cider apple plants, Arboriverse is committed to providing you with top-quality plants to ensure high-yield, long-lasting harvests.

Our advantages:

  • Certified and robust plants: Selected for their adaptability and yield.
  • Tailor-made support: Benefit from technical advice to optimize your orchard.
  • Competitive prices and reliable delivery: Order in bulk and receive your plants quickly anywhere in France.

Take action with Arboriverse!

Incorporate Noël des Champs into your orchard and enhance your cider production with a variety rich in flavor and character. Contact Arboriverse today for a personalized quote and benefit from our expertise in growing exceptional ciders.