1 3

Claque Apple Tree Seeds 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!

Plant your grafted fruit plot with Arboriverse today.

Request a free quote and benefit from expert advice.

4 products

Claque Apple Tree Seeds at producer prices for professional apple growers

Technical sheet of the Claque Pépins apple tree variety

  • Fruit flesh color: White
  • Skin Color: Golden yellow with red undertones and rust streaks
  • Fruit maturity: October
  • Fruit taste: Sweet with a hint of acidity
  • Earliness of the variety: Medium early
  • Fruiting period: September to October, with harvest possible until December
  • Disease resistance and storage: Relatively resistant to common apple diseases, but can be susceptible to apple scab and mildew. Stores well, allowing consumption until February.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Requires a pollinator
  • Commercial use: Excellent for table and compotes
  • Is this a COV variety? No
  • Comments: An old variety originating from France, cultivated for several centuries. Its name "Claque Pépin" comes from the ease with which its seeds detach from the flesh of the fruit. Intermediate flowering, generally occurring in the first half of May.

Claque Pépins: An old, rustic and versatile apple for your orchards

Combine tradition and profitability with Claque Pépins , a French variety renowned for its hardiness, authentic taste, and ease of use. An ideal choice for professional growers looking to diversify their offerings with an apple with character.

At Arboriverse , your specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, we offer Claque Pépins plants that have been rigorously selected for their robustness and their ability to produce tasty and versatile fruits. This variety is attractive for its taste qualities and its appeal to both traditional and organic markets.


Why choose Claque Pépins?

The Claque Pépins combines agronomic and commercial advantages:

  • A balanced flavor: Sweet and crisp flesh, enhanced by a hint of subtle acidity.
  • Ease of maintenance: A hardy and vigorous tree, suitable for organic and traditional orchards.
  • Commercial appeal: Fruits with an authentic look, highly sought after by consumers looking for natural products.
  • Versatility: Perfect for fresh consumption, creamy compotes or natural juices.

As a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, Arboriverse supports you in making this variety a strategic asset in your orchards.


Technical and agronomic characteristics

An authentic and attractive fruit

  • Size: Medium size, ideal for local markets and short circuits.
  • Flavor: Sweet, slightly tangy, with a crisp, juicy texture.
  • Visual appearance: Yellowish red skin with rust streaks, giving a rustic and authentic charm.

A robust and adaptable tree

  • Adult size: Moderate (3 to 4 meters), with a flared shape facilitating harvesting.
  • Hardiness: Resistant to early and late frosts, ideal for varied French climates.
  • Simplified maintenance: Light pruning each year is enough to maintain regular fruiting.

Advantages for professional producers

  • Niche positioning: An old variety that meets the growing demand for local and authentic products.
  • Long shelf life: The fruits can be stored until February, offering an extended commercial opportunity.
  • Stable production: Regular fruiting and stable yield, even in moderate climatic conditions.

Arboriverse , an expert in the wholesale supply of apple trees, guarantees you healthy and high-performing plants to optimize your production.


Why choose Arboriverse for your Claque Pépins plants?

  • Premium quality: Plants selected for their robustness and their adaptation to modern agricultural practices.
  • Personalized support: Advice on orchard management and compatible pollinators to maximize your yield.
  • Reliable logistics: Fast and secure delivery to meet the needs of professionals.
  • Competitive Prices: Enjoy excellent value for money when you buy apple trees in bulk.

Order your Claque Pépins plants today!

Diversify your orchard with Claque Pépins , an old French variety, hardy and versatile, perfectly suited to the expectations of modern consumers. With Arboriverse , benefit from a complete service and our expertise in wholesale supply of apple trees to succeed in your plantings and maximize your yield.

Contact us now for a personalized quote and discover why Claque Pépins is a must-have choice for growers looking for an authentic and profitable variety.