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Grandmother 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.

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Grandmother Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the Grand-Mère Apple tree variety

  • Fruit flesh color: White
  • Skin color: Light yellow, completely washed and striped with pink and red, covered with numerous brown lenticels
  • Size and Shape: Medium to large in size, rounded and slightly flattened in shape
  • Tree Size: Can reach medium to large height, although it is possible to plant it with dwarfing rootstocks (like M26) for a more controlled size (2-3 meters) or intermediate (4 meters) like M111
  • Fruit maturity: Between December and April
  • Fruit taste: Tender, crisp, juicy, sweet and very fragrant
  • Earliness of the variety: Semi-early
  • Fruiting period: Flowering towards the end of April, harvest between December and April
  • Disease resistance and storage: Good disease resistance. The fruits can be eaten as soon as they are harvested in November and can be stored until March-April if picked late and stored in optimal conditions.
  • Variety Yield: Moderately Productive
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Self-sterile, requires the presence of other apple varieties to ensure pollination.
  • Commercial Use: Ideal for making cider and can be used as a eating, juicing or cooking apple
  • Comments: Very hardy, it can be planted in the shade. It is recommended to choose flowering apple varieties or varieties known for their pollen capacity, such as Red Idared or Granny Smith. Flowering dates must be similar for good pollination.

The Grandmother Apple Tree: The ideal solution for efficient and profitable orchards

Discover the Grand-Mère apple tree, an exceptional heirloom variety perfectly suited to market gardeners and professional producers. Offered by Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of fruit trees, this iconic variety offers delicious fruit, exemplary robustness, and optimized yields. Ideal for professional orchards, the Grand-Mère apple tree is a safe and profitable investment to diversify your production.


Why choose the Grand-Mère apple tree for your orchard?

A fruit heritage at the service of professionals

The Grand-Mère apple tree, also known as Reinette Grise du Canada or Jaune d'Angers, originates from the Anjou region of France. Renowned for its robustness and the quality of its fruit, this centuries-old variety is the perfect blend of tradition and modern performance.

At Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of fruit trees, we pride ourselves on selecting professional-quality grafted plants, produced by specialized nurseries and available at producer prices. This ensures you benefit from a robust tree, ready to offer optimal performance in a variety of conditions.


Fruit characteristics: Generosity and versatility

A fruit of generous size

The apples of the Grand-Mère apple tree are large, reaching up to 300g. Their slightly flattened and irregular shape immediately catches the eye, while their golden yellow skin, sometimes tinged with red, gives this variety a rustic and authentic appearance.

  • Texture: White, fine and tender flesh, ideal for fresh or cooked preparations.
  • Flavor: A perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, with fragrant notes and an unparalleled taste richness.
  • Shelf life: Fruits can be stored for up to one month in cool, ventilated conditions, allowing for extended shelf life.

An apple with many uses

The Grand-Mère is a versatile apple that is suitable for fresh consumption as well as for culinary or artisanal processing.

  • Pastry and processing: Its firm and juicy flesh is perfect for pies, cakes, and other desserts.
  • Compotes and savory accompaniments: Its cooking resistance guarantees melting textures for compotes or savory dishes.
  • Cider production: This apple can also be used in the composition of ciders with balanced aromas.

Fruiting and maintenance: An easy-to-grow variety

Late flowering and harvest

  • Flowering: Mid-May, at a time which limits the risk of spring frosts.
  • Harvest: The fruits are picked in October, just before the first autumn frosts, for marketing in November.

An undemanding but high-performing tree

The Grandmother requires moderate maintenance to maintain constant and abundant production:

  • Annual pruning: Pruning in winter helps promote ventilation, optimize light and limit alternating production.
  • Balanced fertilization: Adding organic fertilizer in spring enriches the soil with phosphorus and potassium, boosting flowering and fruit quality.
  • Irrigation: Although it is hardy, regular watering is recommended during periods of prolonged drought.

The Arboriverse Advantages: A Trusted Partner for Your Orchard

Impeccable quality at producer prices

  • Wide range of grafted plants: High stem, half stem, bare root or potted.
  • Customized delivery: We deliver your plants directly to your farm, anywhere in France.
  • Competitive prices: Thanks to our partnerships with specialized nurseries, we offer plants at producer prices to guarantee your profitability.
  • Expert Advice: Benefit from personalized technical support to design and optimize your orchard.