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Cox Orange 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.

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Cox Orange Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Cox Orange Variety Fact Sheet

  • Fruit color: The flesh is creamy yellow.
  • Skin color: Orange-yellow streaked with red.
  • Size and shape: Fruits are medium to small in size, flattened and round in shape.
  • Fruit Ripening: Harvest in late September or early October. Cox Orange apples keep well until January after harvesting in October.
  • Fruit Taste: Creamy yellow flesh, crisp, fine, juicy and fragrant. The flavor is sweet and slightly tart, with a taste close to that of pear.
  • Fruiting period: Fruiting begins in September, with optimal harvest in October.
  • Disease resistance and storage: Susceptible to powdery mildew, scab, and Nectria galligena canker. Apples can be stored for a few weeks after harvest.
  • Variety Yield: Cox Orange apple trees can produce average to good quantities of apples.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, the Cox Orange apple tree is not self-fertile and requires cross-pollination.
  • Commercial Use: Cox Orange apples are ideal for fresh eating as eating apples. They are also delicious for cooking, especially in pastries or compotes.
  • Is this a COV variety? The Cox Orange variety is not a COV variety.
  • Comments: This variety is adapted to oceanic climates, ideal for orchards in northern France and Great Britain.

Cox Orange Apple Tree: A Premium Choice for Profitable and Tasty Orchards

With its international reputation, the Cox Orange apple tree stands out as a must-have variety for market gardeners and professional producers. Offered by Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, this fruit tree combines exceptional taste with remarkable versatility. Ideal for traditional or modern orchards, the Cox Orange offers highly prized fruit, perfect for fresh consumption, baking, and culinary processing.


Why choose the Cox Orange apple tree for your orchards?

An exceptional variety for professionals

The Cox Orange apple tree, also known as Cox's Orange Pippin, is a historic English variety, introduced in 1825. This apple tree has become a global benchmark for the production of premium apples. At Arboriverse, we offer professional-quality grafted plants, delivered directly to your farm, with expert advice to maximize your yield.

Choose this premium fruit and benefit from a differentiating product for your markets: an apple with a refined taste and an irresistible appearance.


Fruit characteristics: A quality that appeals to the market

An aesthetic and tasty apple

  • Size and shape: Medium to small, these slightly flattened apples offer a round and elegant shape.
  • Skin color: Orange-yellow, delicately streaked with red, it shines under the light to attract the eye.
  • Flesh: Creamy yellow, crisp and juicy, perfect for enjoying at any time.
  • Flavor: Sweet and slightly tangy, with a refined aroma reminiscent of citrus fruits, Cox Orange stands out for its exceptional richness of taste.

Versatility of use for a diversified offer

  • Direct consumption: An excellent eating apple, appreciated for its crunchiness and intense aroma.
  • Culinary transformation: Ideal for pies, compotes and other pastry preparations thanks to its melting texture when cooked.
  • Extended storage: Harvested in October, these apples can be stored in a cool place until January or even March.

Fruiting and Maintenance: Optimal Yields with Minimal Effort

A productive apple tree from its first years

  • Semi-late flowering: Begins around April 10, which limits the risks associated with early spring frosts.
  • Harvest period: The fruits are ready to be picked between September and October.

Accessible maintenance for lasting performance

  • Annual pruning: Carried out at the end of winter, it guarantees good air circulation and improves the quality of the fruit.
  • Balanced fertilization: A supply of fertilizer rich in potassium in spring stimulates flowering and fruiting.
  • Regular watering: Essential in the event of prolonged drought.

Commercial benefits for market gardeners and producers

  • Exceptional taste quality: A premium apple highly sought after in local and specialty markets.
  • Versatility: Suitable for both fresh consumption and culinary processing.
  • High profitability: High quality fruit that justifies an attractive selling price.

Why choose Arboriverse for your fruit trees?

  • Quality products: Cox Orange apple tree in bare roots, pot, scion or half-stem.
  • Fast delivery: Service throughout France with options adapted to your needs.
  • Technical advice: Dedicated support to guide you in managing your orchard.