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Short Hanging Gray 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!

Plant your grafted fruit plot with Arboriverse today.

Request a free quote and benefit from expert advice.

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Short Hanging Gray Apple Tree Plant at producer prices for professional apple growers

Technical sheet of the Short Pendu Gris variety

  • Skin color: Greenish epidermis dotted with a copper color in sunlight.
  • Size and shape: Large caliber.
  • Fruit maturity: Full maturity in December.
  • Fruit Taste: Tangy and sweet taste with notes of cinnamon and anise. The flesh is firm, fine, juicy, very sweet and pleasantly fragrant.
  • Earliness of the variety: Late.
  • Disease Resistance and Storage: Highly resistant to diseases, including apple scab. Apples store well throughout the winter.
  • Variety yield: Good fruit production, even when young.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Not self-fertile.
  • Commercial use: Eaten raw.
  • Comments: Old variety cultivated in France, Italy and Switzerland before 1500.

Court Pendu Gris: A heritage variety for successful orchards

The Court Pendu Gris is an old-growth variety that combines tradition and performance. Known for its long shelf life, unique flavor with spicy notes, and natural resistance, this apple tree is an ideal choice for market gardeners and professional producers looking to diversify their production with a variety suited to winter markets.

At Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees , we offer a wide range of professional-quality grafted plants, available at producer prices. Grown by specialist nurseries, our plants allow you to design, plant, and monetize your orchard with robust and productive trees. Start your orchard today with a variety that appeals to both consumers and retailers!



Why choose the Short Pendu Gris for your business?

A heritage variety that makes the difference

  • Unparalleled flavor: Sweet and tangy flesh, enhanced by intense aromatic notes of cinnamon and anise.
  • Attractiveness on the stalls: Its gray skin slightly tinged with yellow, dotted with rust spots, offers an authentic and natural appearance.
  • Versatility: Suitable for both fresh consumption and processing into premium ciders, fine juices and winter desserts.

Buying a Court Pendu Gris plant means investing in a high-value variety, perfect for local markets and short supply chains.


Fruit characteristics: Added value for winter markets

A robust and tasty fruit

  • Size and shape: Small to medium-sized fruits, rounded and slightly flattened.
  • Skin color: Gray-green when ripe, sometimes tinged with yellow, with a slightly rough surface.
  • Flavor: A perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, enhanced by unique spicy aromas.
  • Extended Storage: These apples retain their firmness and flavor until spring.

Buying Court Pendu Gris plants guarantees production adapted to the needs of winter markets, with long-term conservation.


A strong tree that adapts to your needs

Tree characteristics

  • Adult dimensions: Height of 4 to 5 meters on semi-vigorous MM106 rootstock, with a spreading habit facilitating maintenance and harvesting.
  • Hardiness: Cold resistant down to -15°C, it thrives even in harsh climates.
  • Adaptability: Suitable for traditional (goblet) and modern (palmette) driving shapes.

With Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees , benefit from robust trees that are perfectly suited to your needs.


Productivity and fruiting schedule

Reliable yields throughout the year

  • Flowering: In April-May, a period which protects the flowers from spring frosts.
  • Harvest: The fruits are picked in October and reach their full taste maturity in December.
  • Production: Good productivity, even on young trees. Annual pruning helps maintain constant production.

A versatile apple for growers and processors

Many business opportunities

  • Fresh consumption: An ideal eating apple, popular for its unique flavor and spicy aromas.
  • Processing: Perfect for cider production, thanks to its sugar/acidity balance and complex aromas.
  • Long shelf life: Stored under optimal conditions, this apple remains fresh and tasty until spring.

Pollination and fertility: Optimize your harvests

Ensure good pollination

  • Queen of Reinettes
  • Golden Delicious
  • Reinette de Caux

Combining these pollinators with the Short Grey Pendu guarantees optimal fruiting and abundant harvests.


Why choose Arboriverse for your Court Pendu Gris plants?

Your partner for a successful orchard

  • Wide range of plants: Half-stems, high-stems, bare roots or in pots.
  • Direct producer price: Guaranteed profitability thanks to competitive prices.
  • Personalized service: Delivery to your plot and expert advice for planting your orchard.