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Pommier de Fer Apple Tree at wholesale prices for Professional fruit growers

Scion, Feathered Tree, Half-Standard, Standard — 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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Pommier de Fer Apple Tree at wholesale prices for Professional fruit growers

Technical sheet of the Iron Apple variety

  • Fruit Maturity: Iron Apples are **harvested in mid-November** and are **edible from December**. They can be **stored until May**.
  • Fruiting period: The Iron Apple tree blooms between **August and October**. The fruits are harvested **late October**, according to some sources, but the variety can also be harvested in **mid-November**.
  • Disease resistance and storage: The Pomme de Fer apple tree is well-suited to outdoor cultivation and has a spreading habit with abundant foliage. It is also known for its **good disease resistance** and drought resistance, making it a robust and easy-to-maintain variety.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? The Pomme de Fer variety is **self-sterile**, which means it requires the presence of other apple trees to reproduce and produce fruit.
  • Commercial Use: Iron Apples are ideal for **eating fresh, in compotes**, etc.
  • Comments: The Pomme de Fer apple tree is an **old and hardy variety**, which means it is capable of a long life with good care. It is known for its resistance to harsh weather conditions, including the frost resistance of its flowers and the late fall of its leaves in winter.

Discover the Pomme de Fer apple tree: A hardy and durable variety for extended winter harvests

Arboriverse, your specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, offers you the Pomme de Fer apple tree, an old and robust variety. Perfectly adapted to harsh conditions and winter production, this apple tree combines longevity, profitability, and natural resistance to meet the needs of market gardeners and professional producers.


General characteristics

Origin and history

Native to the Hautes Cévennes d'Ardèche, the Pomme de Fer apple tree is a hardy French variety, renowned for its resilience in the face of extreme weather conditions. Cultivated for generations, it is particularly prized in high-altitude areas and regions exposed to cold. Today, it appeals to both traditional producers and modern farms looking for hardy varieties.


Fruit characteristics

An attractive and high-quality fruit

  • External appearance: Shiny red skin with white lenticels, offering an attractive visual in the markets.
  • Flesh: White, slightly tinged with red under the skin, with a crisp and firm texture.
  • Size: Small to medium, perfect for short circuit sales and local stalls.

Flavor and Uses

  • Taste: A sweet and slightly tangy flavor, ideal for lovers of crisp apples.
  • Culinary versatility:
    • To eat: Its crunchy texture and natural sweetness make it an ideal apple for fresh consumption.
    • Transformations: Also suitable for juices, compotes or pastries, although it is mainly appreciated for its freshness.

Extended storage

  • Duration: The fruits will keep until May, maintaining optimal quality for months.
  • Quality after storage: Even after several months, Pomme de Fer apples retain their firmness and flavor, providing a reliable source of fresh fruit in winter.

Production cycle and maturity

A late and reliable variety

Flowering: Medium to late, it reduces the risks associated with spring frosts.

Harvest: In mid-November, when the fruits reach full maturity.

Consumption period: Guaranteed availability from December to May, ideal for meeting winter demand.


Tree characteristics

A robust and adaptable tree

  • Vigor: Vigorous tree with a spreading and balanced habit, reaching 4 to 5 meters at maturity.
  • Adaptability:
    • Soils: Suitable for a wide range of soils, including clay or slightly calcareous soils.
    • Climate: Perfect for cold climates, resistant to temperatures down to -20°C.
    • Altitude: Ideal for growing in mountains or exposed areas.

Why choose Arboriverse for your Iron Apple plants?

Plants selected for your professional needs

Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, offers robust and certified Iron Apple trees, guaranteeing vigorous growth and optimal production.

  • Superior quality: Our plants are selected for their natural resistance and productivity.
  • Expert support: Benefit from technical advice to optimize your orchards and maximize your yields.
  • Efficient logistics: Fast and reliable delivery to meet the needs of professional producers.

Commercial assets for market gardeners and producers

  • Long shelf life: Winter availability until May, ideal for meeting off-season demand.
  • Increased profitability: Disease resistance reduces the costs of phytosanitary treatments, a major advantage for organic producers.
  • Fruit Versatility: Attractive and tasty apples, suitable for both direct consumption and artisanal processing.
  • Fruit aesthetics: Their shiny red skin and uniform size appeal to consumers in local and regional markets.

Recommendations to optimize your production

  • Prepare well-drained soil: Avoid compacted soil to limit the risk of root asphyxiation.
  • Pair compatible pollinators: Plant varieties such as Golden Delicious or Reine des Reinettes nearby to maximize fruiting.
  • Watch for pests: Although resistant to diseases, preventative monitoring against aphids or mealybugs is recommended.
  • Pruning and thinning: Prune annually to aerate the foliage and thin the fruit to ensure uniform size.

The Pomme de Fer apple tree is a hardy, late-ripening variety, perfect for growers looking for natural resistance, long shelf life, and quality flavor. Thanks to its flavorful fruit, adaptability to harsh conditions, and profitability, it's an essential option for diversifying your winter production.