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Calville Rouge d'Hiver 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'Hiver Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the Calville Rouge d'Hiver apple tree variety

  • Fruit flesh color: Pinkish white
  • Skin color: Dark red when ripe
  • Size and shape: Large, ovoid and ribbed at the eye
  • Tree Size: Vigorous tree, with a mature height of 5 meters and a width of 4 meters
  • Fruit maturity: End of October and ripen during November, edible until March-April
  • Fruit taste: Fine, tender, sweet flesh, flavor evokes musky notes and aromas reminiscent of raspberry and violet
  • Earliness of the variety: Late
  • Fruiting period Harvest generally in December, consumption possible until March-April
  • Disease resistance and storage: Good general disease resistance, but susceptible to scab in humid conditions. Good hardiness, withstands spring frosts well. Apples store well during the winter months, provided they are picked at peak maturity and stored in a cool, ventilated area.
  • Variety yield: Very floriferous and fertile, with regular and significant productivity
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Requires proximity to a pollinator, such as 'Reine des Reinettes' or 'Golden Delicious'. Recommended varieties for cross-pollination: Reine des Reinettes, Golden Delicious, Idared, and Granny Smith
  • Commercial use: Ideal for fresh consumption and culinary preparations (compotes, tarts, clafoutis, crumbles). Can also be used to make cider after fermentation.
  • Is this a COV variety? No, it's an old, traditional variety.
  • Comments: Appreciates a well-drained, fresh, deep soil, enriched with natural fertilizer and tolerates a little limestone. Prefers a rather sunny exposure. It is important to thin out clusters of young fruits to avoid diseases and improve the size of the fruits.

Calville Rouge d'Hiver: An exceptional variety for producers

The Calville Rouge d'Hiver apple tree is a heritage variety that combines hardiness and productivity. Since the 17th century, this fruit tree of Breton and Norman origin has attracted producers thanks to its tasty apples and robustness. At Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees , we offer a range of grafted plants at producer prices, delivered directly to your home.


The incomparable assets of Calville Rouge d’Hiver

This heirloom variety is perfect for temperate climates and high-altitude regions. It stands out for its long-lasting shelf life and unique flavor. With a late flowering period that protects against spring frosts, Calville Rouge d'Hiver is ideal for a high-value orchard.

Buying a Calville Rouge d'Hiver plant from Arboriverse means choosing a variety that combines aesthetics, flavor, and yield.


Fruit characteristics

  • Flesh: Tender, juicy, with a pinkish-white color extending to the center.
  • Size and shape: Medium to large, slightly asymmetrical and ribbed, the fruits offer a unique presentation on the stalls.
  • Skin: An attractive dark red when ripe, ideal for attracting customers.
  • Flavor: Delicate and fragrant, with notes of raspberry, violet and vanilla, it seduces the most demanding palates.

Calville Rouge d'Hiver is particularly appreciated for its versatility: whether eaten as a snack, in compotes or jellies, it meets all culinary expectations.


A hardy apple tree suitable for various regions

The Calville Rouge d'Hiver is distinguished by its hardiness. Designed for cold climates, it easily tolerates sub-zero temperatures and thrives even at high altitudes. Its late flowering, in April, gives it an undeniable advantage against spring frosts.

Arboriverse offers this variety in half-stem, full-stem, or bare-root varieties, suitable for all types of crops. Take advantage of our producer prices to plant this exceptional variety in your plot.


Profitable and sustainable production

  • Harvest: The fruits are picked in October and reach full maturity in November.
  • Storage: Apples can be stored until March under optimal conditions, improving their flavor over time.
  • Various uses: Ideal for compotes, pies and jellies, while also being suitable for fresh consumption.

This apple tree guarantees an abundant harvest that meets the needs of market gardeners and producers looking for a unique and sustainable variety.


Pollination and maintenance

The Calville Rouge d'Hiver requires pollinating varieties such as Golden Delicious, Reine des Reinettes, or Granny Smith to ensure optimal fruiting. In turn, it is also an excellent pollinator for other apple trees.

  • Maintenance: Regular winter pruning helps maintain good air circulation and prevent disease.
  • Prevention: Apply organic treatments such as horsetail manure to protect against powdery mildew and brown rot.
  • Soil: Prefer well-drained, sunny soil to ensure optimal production.

Why choose Arboriverse for your Calville Rouge d’Hiver plants?

At Arboriverse, we specialize in providing professional-quality grafted apple tree seedlings. Our plants are produced in specialized nurseries, carefully delivered to your home, and offered at producer prices. Buying Calville Rouge d'Hiver plants from us guarantees the success of your orchard.


Conclusion: A heritage variety to serve your orchard

The Calville Rouge d'Hiver is a safe bet for market gardeners and producers looking to diversify their offerings with a hardy and tasty variety. Thanks to Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees , you can benefit from quality plants at competitive prices, adapted to your specific needs. Don't wait any longer to plant this iconic variety in your orchard and delight your customers with exceptional apples.