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Bondon Apple Tree at wholesale prices for Professional fruit growers

Scion, Feathered Tree, Half-Standard, Standard — 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.

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Bondon Apple Tree at wholesale prices for Professional fruit growers

Technical sheet of the Bondon variety

  • Fruit color: White, turning yellowish when ripe
  • Size and shape: Medium size, slightly bumpy around the edges, truncated cone-shaped
  • Tree size: Spreading and well-structured, reaching around 5 m in height and 4 m in span
  • Fruit maturity: From the end of November
  • Fruit taste: Tender, crisp, juicy, sweet, slightly tangy and very fragrant
  • Fruiting period: Harvest from late September to late October, consumption from late November to April
  • Disease resistance: The apple tree is not very susceptible to common diseases and codling moth.
  • Variety yield: Very productive, with rapid fruiting
  • Is this a COV variety? You need to check the French and EU COV lists.
  • Geographic Origin: Widespread in Indre and Touraine, notably in the Loches region and in Berry, in the north of Indre
  • Comments: Flowering is semi-late, at the beginning of May, which generally protects it from frost.

Bondon Apple Tree: An Old and Profitable Variety for Sustainable Harvests

Arboriverse, your specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, invites you to discover the Bondon apple tree, a hardy and delicious French variety. Ideal for professional growers, this apple tree stands out for its natural resilience, high productivity, and exceptionally high-quality fruit, suitable for fresh consumption and processing.


General characteristics

Origin and history

Native to the Indre and Touraine regions, the Bondon apple tree is an ancient and authentic variety, cultivated for generations in the Loches and Berry regions. Its adaptability and commercial potential are now attractive, meeting the demands of producers concerned with sustainability and quality.


Fruit characteristics

Authentic and versatile apples

  • Flesh color: White to yellowish when ripe, offering a crisp and juicy texture.
  • Skin color: Yellow-ochre with a rustic and attractive appearance, perfect for local markets and short circuits.
  • Size: Medium-sized fruits, with a slightly bumpy truncated cone shape.

Flavors and Uses

  • Taste: Sweet, slightly tangy, with delicate and well-balanced aromas.
  • Uses:
    • Direct consumption: An apple to bite into for its freshness and fragrance.
    • Culinary: Ideal for compotes, pies, fruit salads and juices.
    • Artisanal processing: Perfect for apple juice or cider thanks to its distinctive flavor.

Extended storage

  • Duration: The fruits can be stored until April under optimal conditions, allowing extended marketing into winter.
  • Business Advantage: Extended availability to meet consumer needs beyond the traditional apple season.

Production cycle

Protected flowering and a late harvest

Flowering: Early May, offering excellent resistance to spring frosts.

Harvest: From the end of September to the end of October, for optimal maturity reached in November.

Consumption: Guaranteed availability until April, a boon for producers wishing to extend their sales season.


Tree characteristics

A robust and adaptable tree

  • Dimensions: Reaches 5 meters in height and 4 meters in wingspan, with a spreading and well-structured habit.
  • Vigor: Hardy and productive tree, requiring little maintenance for optimal profitability.
  • Adaptability: Suitable for light, slightly calcareous or rich soils, and thrives in temperate climates such as those of Touraine or Berry.

Simplified maintenance

  • Pruning: Annual pruning is sufficient to maintain good ventilation and stimulate production.
  • Thinning: Recommended to obtain uniform fruit and avoid overloading.

Resistance and agronomic advantages

An asset for organic farming

  • Disease resistance:
    • Excellent scab tolerance.
    • Low susceptibility to pests such as codling moth.
  • Hardiness: A robust variety, adapted to varied climates and sometimes difficult conditions.

Recommended preventive measures

  • Space trees to limit humidity and promote air circulation.
  • Use natural treatments such as horsetail decoction or Bordeaux mixture if necessary.
  • Install hedges to encourage biodiversity and attract natural helpers.

Pollination and yield

Optimizing production through efficient pollination

Self-fertility: Self-sterile variety requiring the presence of compatible pollinators, such as:

  • Queen of Reinettes
  • Golden Delicious
  • Cox Orange
  • Royal Gala

Productivity and performance

  • Expected yield: Up to 300 kg per mature tree under optimal conditions.
  • Increased profitability: Its rapid fruit set and consistent productivity make it a profitable choice for modern farms.

Commercial use and market potential

A fruit suitable for many markets

  • Direct consumption: Crisp flesh and sweet-tart taste to seduce lovers of authentic apples.
  • Processing: Perfect for homemade preparations such as juices, compotes or ciders.
  • Winter Market: Availability until April, meeting the demand for fresh apples during the winter.

Benefits for market gardeners and producers

  • Reduced costs: Natural resistance reducing the need for phytosanitary treatments.
  • Attractive appearance: The yellow-ochre fruits with juicy flesh attract consumers looking for old varieties.
  • Versatility: Suitable for direct sales, local markets or industrial processing.

Recommendations for market gardeners

  • Plant compatible pollinators to maximize yields.
  • Prefer a sunny location, with well-drained soil enriched with compost.
  • Prune regularly to maintain a balance between growth and fruiting.
  • Highlight the advantages of the variety on the market: ancient origin, long conservation and exceptional taste qualities.

The Bondon apple tree is an authentic French variety, perfect for producers looking to combine profitability and quality. With its natural resilience, long shelf life, and versatility, it's a strategic choice for diversifying your production and meeting the expectations of consumers seeking local, flavorful products.