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Calville Rouge d'Été 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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Calville Rouge d'Été Apple Tree Plant at producer prices for professional apple growers

Technical sheet of the Calville Rouge d'Été variety

  • Fruit color: White
  • Skin color: Light yellow, washed with pinkish red, with some streaks
  • Size and Shape: Large caliber, ribbed shape
  • Fruit maturity: August
  • Fruit Taste: Sweet and tangy flavor, with a mild aroma. Tender, fragrant flesh, white and pink near the locules and under the skin.
  • Earliness of the variety: Early
  • Fruiting period: Harvest in August
  • Disease resistance and storage: Susceptible to cankers, especially in humid conditions. Average storage life, approximately 1 month. Fairly poor storage life, from November to December according to another source.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, it requires cross-pollination with varieties like "Reine des Reinettes" or "Golden"
  • Commercial Use: Used raw and recommended for cooking
  • Comments: Selected from a seedling in Anjou in 1930

Calville Rouge d'Été: A high-end variety for your professional operation

An early and refined fruit, perfect for diversifying your crops. Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of Calville Rouge d'Été plants , invites you to discover this heritage variety, ideal for market gardeners and professional producers.

Originally from Anjou and the result of careful selection since the 1930s, this ancient and early apple seduces with its taste qualities, its attractive visual appearance, and its summer harvest. With the ability to meet market needs from August, it represents a unique opportunity to diversify your income and satisfy a clientele in search of authentic and tasty products.



The characteristics of Calville Rouge d’Été: A safe bet for producers

A fruit with superior visual and taste qualities

  • Flesh and Flavor: White and delicate, with pinkish hues near the skin, offering a melting, juicy, and slightly tart texture. These qualities make it an apple perfect for both eating and cooking.
  • Attractive appearance: A light yellow skin, washed with pinkish red and sometimes ridged, which immediately catches the eye on the stalls.
  • Size and Shape: Large, ribbed fruits, well proportioned, easy to handle and ideal for commercial presentations.

Buying Calville Rouge d'Été plants guarantees a refined summer harvest for demanding markets.


A harvest that opens the ball for the summer markets

Thanks to its precocity, the Calville Rouge d'Été can be harvested as early as August. This is an ideal solution for meeting summer demand before the arrival of autumn varieties. This fruit will appeal to both those who enjoy direct consumption and those who process it for pies, compotes, or juices.


The benefits of trees for farmers

A robust tree adapted to temperate climates

  • Shape and vigor: Medium size (up to 4-5 meters) and tree-like shape with well-distributed branches, facilitating maintenance and harvesting.
  • Hardiness: This variety tolerates moderately cold climates, while thriving in temperate regions.
  • Controlled flowering: Medium to late, usually in May, reducing the risk of late frost while facilitating synchronization with compatible pollinators.

At Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of Calville Rouge d'Été plants , we select the best rootstocks to optimize the growth and productivity of your trees, while guaranteeing their longevity.


A profitable investment for abundant harvests

Early and generous production

  • Harvest in August: Ideal for anticipating peaks in demand and guaranteeing income from the end of summer.
  • High yield: With good maintenance, the tree offers regular and generous production, allowing rapid marketing.

Simplified pollination to maximize your yields

Although the variety is self-sterile, it combines perfectly with pollinators such as:

  • Golden Delicious
  • Queen of Reinettes
  • Cox's Orange Pippin

These complementary varieties guarantee optimal fruiting and increase the productivity of your orchard.


A fruit suitable for diverse outlets

Why does Calville Rouge d’Été appeal to your customers?

  • Fresh consumption: Perfect for summer tasting, thanks to its crunchy texture and delicate aroma.
  • Culinary transformation:
    • Ideal base for pastries (pies, cakes, crumble).
    • Suitable for high-end compotes, juices or jams.
  • Local markets and short circuits: Its early harvest and visual appeal make it a product in high demand among consumers looking for seasonal fruits.

Buying a Calville Rouge d'Été plant means investing in a variety that appeals as much for its taste as for its commercial versatility.


Growing Success with Arboriverse: Planting and Care Tips

Optimized planting for a high-performance orchard

  • Ideal period: Plant between October and March for optimal growth, avoiding periods of frost.
  • Ground and location:
    • Choose well-drained and fertile soil.
    • Exposure to full sun to ensure rapid maturation and superior taste quality.
  • Staking and grafting: Stabilize your young trees with a stake and position the graft above the ground to avoid disease.

An interview that boosts productivity

  • Thinning fruits: Limit the number of fruits to promote their size.
  • Annual pruning: Ensure good ventilation of the branches, thus reducing the risk of disease and improving fruit quality.
  • Fertilization: Add nutrients in spring to stimulate fruiting.