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René Martin 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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René Martin cider apple tree plant at producer prices for professional apple growers

Technical sheet of the René Martin variety

  • Fruit color: The flesh is crisp and juicy.
  • Skin color: Bright red.
  • Size and shape: Medium size. Fruits are oblong and narrowed. Medium to large size, with a slightly elongated shape.
  • Fruit taste: Sweet, slightly tangy flavor.
  • Disease resistance and storage: The 'René Martin' apple tree is known for its resistance to disease. It stores well in the ground.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Self-fertile but benefits from the presence of other pollinating apple trees such as 'Douce Moën' and 'Judor' to ensure a good harvest.
  • Commercial use: Production of cider.
  • Is this a COV variety? No
  • Comments:
    • Of French origin, created in 1986 by breeder René Martin.
    • The 'René Martin' variety requires pollinating apple trees like 'Douce Moën' and 'Judor' to ensure a good harvest due to its limited self-fertility.
    • The variety is easy to pick and maintain, with upright branches at the top of the tree helping to strengthen and stiffen the shaft.

René Martin: An essential cider apple variety for professionals

The René Martin cider apple tree is more than just a variety. It's a strategic choice for market gardeners and producers looking for an easy-to-grow tree that produces superior-quality fruit. With crisp, juicy apples, a balanced sweetness and acidity, and a natural resistance to disease, the René Martin is an ideal solution for a productive and profitable orchard.

Arboriverse, your specialist wholesale supplier of cider apple plants, offers this variety, guaranteeing quality plants adapted to the needs of professionals. Discover why René Martin is a valuable ally for optimizing your yields and producing a first-class aromatic cider.


Fruits serving a quality cider

Remarkable organoleptic characteristics

  • Balanced flavor: A subtle blend of sweetness and acidity, ideal for harmonious ciders.
  • Perfect texture: Crisp and juicy flesh, offering a rich and aromatic juice.
  • Versatility: Although mainly intended for cider production, this variety is also suitable for juice or culinary preparations.

By choosing René Martin plants from Arboriverse, you can ensure your orchard produces fruit that meets the expectations of demanding consumers and producers.


A robust and economical apple tree to grow

René Martin offers natural disease resistance, reducing the need for phytosanitary treatments. This translates into significant savings on maintenance costs while promoting sustainable or organic management.

Simplified maintenance for optimized production

  • Moderate pruning to balance vigor and fruiting.
  • Easy picking, ideal for producers looking for practical solutions.

Thanks to its robustness and low requirements, this variety is perfectly suited to professionals wishing to maximize their profitability with minimal maintenance.


Optimized pollination for maximum yields

René Martin is self-fertile, ensuring production even without other varieties nearby. However, to achieve exceptional yields, it is recommended to plant compatible pollinators such as Douce Moën or Judor, also available from Arboriverse, your partner in professional orchard solutions.


Ideal conditions for successful growth

To get the most out of your René Martin plants, it is essential to respect the following planting conditions:

  • Well-drained, slightly acidic or calcareous soil.
  • Sunny exposure for optimal flowering and fruiting.
  • Recommended rootstocks: We offer plants grafted onto robust supports such as MM106 (semi-intensive) or MM111 (difficult soils), perfect for sustainable development.

By choosing Arboriverse, you benefit from personalized advice to help you succeed in your planting and optimize your harvests.


Why choose René Martin at Arboriverse?

As a specialist wholesale supplier of cider apple trees, Arboriverse provides you with:

  • High quality plants carefully selected for their robustness and yield.
  • A personalized service, with advice on planting, maintaining and managing your orchard.
  • Professional support, ideal for demanding market gardeners and cider producers.
  • Bulk stock available, perfect for large orchards and expansion projects.

Order your René Martin plants now! Add a variety renowned for its flavor and agronomic qualities to your orchard. Contact Arboriverse, your trusted partner, today for a personalized quote or for any information requests.