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Starry Api 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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Starry Api Apple Tree Plant at producer prices for professional apple growers

Technical sheet of the Api Étoilé variety

  • Fruit flesh color: White
  • Skin color: Green when ripe, with shades of yellow and pink depending on sun exposure
  • Tree size: Vigorous, productive tree with a spreading habit
  • Fruit Taste: Crisp, firm, dense, tangy and refreshing flesh. Sweet and slightly tangy taste
  • Disease resistance and storage: Resistant to scab and susceptible to powdery mildew and codling moth [1]. The fruits can be stored until May, or even until May if picked late [1]. Storage time of approximately 5 months.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, it is self-sterile and requires a nearby pollinating variety, such as "Reine des Reinettes."
  • Commercial Use: The fruits are delicious raw, cooked in pies, compotes or pan-fried, and can also be used as apples for drying or to make apple paste.
  • Comments: Originally from Switzerland, dating from the 16th century.

Star Apple Tree: An old and unique variety for remarkable orchards

The Api Étoilé apple tree , with its distinctive star-shaped shape and balanced taste, is a heritage variety that combines aesthetics and quality. Prized for its long shelf life and versatility for fresh consumption or processing, this rare apple appeals to modern consumers and lovers of authentic products. Arboriverse , your specialist wholesale supplier of Api Étoilé apple trees, will help you integrate this exceptional variety into your orchards.


The advantages of the Api Étoilé apple tree: An original and versatile fruit

An aesthetic and tasty fruit

  • Crisp and juicy white flesh: A firm and refreshing texture ideal for direct consumption.
  • Unique Star Shape: A cross-section reveals a natural star, a visual statement that immediately attracts attention.
  • Balanced sweet and tangy taste: Perfect to please a wide audience, from fresh apple lovers to cooking enthusiasts.

Exceptional versatility

The Star Api is suitable for:

  • Fresh consumption: Its refined taste and crisp texture make it an ideal apple for short supply chains.
  • Processing: Suitable for various recipes such as pies, compotes, jellies, or dried apples for artisanal use.

Agronomic benefits for producers

A robust and productive tree

  • Proven Hardiness: Hardies well in temperate climates and adapts to a wide range of soils, although fertile, well-drained soils are ideal.
  • Scab resistance: Limits the need for phytosanitary treatments, an asset for organic farms.
  • Good fruit storage: Api Étoilé apples can be stored until May or June, extending their availability on the market.

Regular and profitable production

  • Fall Harvest: Fruits reach maturity in October, providing a long and flexible marketing window.
  • Abundant fruiting: With adequate pollination, the tree ensures regular production, ideal for various commercial outlets.

Why choose Arboriverse for your Api Étoilé apple trees?

  • Superior quality plants: Rigorously selected to guarantee their robustness and performance.
  • Personalized support: Adapted to your needs to maximize your production and enhance the value of your orchards.
  • Recognized expertise: To guide you every step of the way, from planting to harvesting.

A product that meets market expectations

Exceptional visual and taste appeal

  • The star shape of the fruit: With its balanced taste, it appeals to consumers looking for original products.
  • Perfectly suited to local markets: Also ideal for delicatessens and short supply chains, Api Étoilé easily finds its place on premium stalls.

Competitive advantages for producers

  • Long shelf life: Extend marketing until spring thanks to exceptional storage capacity.
  • Reduced maintenance costs: Resistant to scab, this apple tree requires fewer phytosanitary treatments.
  • Culinary versatility: Its taste quality and firm structure make it an ideal choice for artisanal and gastronomic processing.

Take action today

Add the Api Étoilé apple tree to your orchards to diversify your production with a rare and profitable variety. Contact Arboriverse , your specialist wholesale supplier of Api Étoilé apple trees, for:

  • Receive a personalized quote for your wholesale orders.
  • Access quality plants selected for their performance and adaptation.
  • Benefit from expert advice to optimize your culture.

Order your Api Étoilé Apple Tree plants now from Arboriverse and enhance your production with this unique heritage variety!