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Gravenstein 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.

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Gravenstein Apple Tree at wholesale prices for Professional fruit growers

Technical sheet of the Gravenstein apple variety

  • Fruit color: Thin, juicy, crisp and light yellow.
  • Size and shape: Medium caliber, round.
  • Fruit maturity: September.
  • Earliness of the variety: Semi-early.
  • Fruiting period: Begins in September and the fruits are stored until November. Flowering begins in March.
  • Disease resistance and storage: Resistant to canker but susceptible to other diseases. Fruits can be stored until November.
  • Variety yield: Vigorous and very productive, but requires thinning to prevent disease and small fruit size.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Self-sterile, the presence of apple trees that bloom at the same time is necessary. The varieties 'Borowitsky', 'Reine des Reinettes', and 'Alkmène' are the most suitable. Triploid and not self-fertile.
  • Commercial Use: Excellent for fresh eating, cooking, juicing, and cider.
  • Is this a COV variety? No, it's an old, versatile variety.
  • Comments: The Gravenstein apple tree can be grown at altitudes up to 800 meters and is suitable for cultivation in all regions of northern Europe. The origin of the variety is controversial, associated with Denmark and Germany.

Gravenstein Apple Tree: An Old and Versatile Variety for Exceptional Harvests

The Gravenstein apple tree , a heritage and hardy variety originating from Denmark, seduces with its unique versatility, its resistance to cold and its tasty and fragrant fruits. Perfectly adapted to cool climates and altitudes of up to 800 meters, it represents an essential asset for producers looking for a variety that is both productive and differentiating. Arboriverse , your specialist wholesale supplier of Gravenstein apple trees, supports you in setting up your professional orchards.


The advantages of the Gravenstein Apple Tree: Robustness and versatility

An aesthetic and aromatic fruit

  • Golden yellow skin marbled with red: An attractive appearance, perfect for capturing attention on stalls.
  • Fine, crisp and juicy flesh: Ideal for fresh consumption or processing.
  • Complex Taste: A sweet and tangy flavor, with refined aromas that delight apple lovers.

Exceptional versatility

The Gravenstein is suitable for:

  • Fresh consumption: For its juicy and crunchy texture.
  • Culinary transformation: For tarts, compotes and juices rich in flavor.
  • Cider production: Thanks to its perfect balance between sugar and acidity.

Agronomic advantages adapted to producers

A robust and adaptable tree

  • Proven hardiness: Tolerates cool, humid climates, up to 800 meters above sea level.
  • Cold resistance: Not sensitive to spring frosts thanks to early but robust flowering.
  • Varied Soils: Thrives in well-drained soils, with a preference for sunny locations.

Abundant and sustainable production

  • Semi-early maturity: Harvest from September, with optimal storage until November.
  • High Yield: The tree is vigorous and very productive, but requires thinning to ensure large fruit.

Why choose Arboriverse for your Gravenstein apple trees?

  • Robust and selected plants: For their quality and their ability to adapt to varied climates.
  • Personalized support: From orchard planning to the selection of suitable pollinators.
  • Recognized expertise: With tailor-made solutions for professional projects of all sizes.

An opportunity to promote your production

A product adapted to local and international markets

  • Direct consumption: Entice consumers with a tasty and visually appealing fruit.
  • Culinary and cider processing: Offer high-quality finished products, thanks to the unique balance of Gravenstein.

Competitive advantages for producers

  • Culinary versatility: A variety suitable for various outlets, from fresh consumption to processing.
  • Resistance and hardiness: A tree that thrives in varied conditions, ideal for cool or mountainous climates.
  • Sustainable productivity: An abundant harvest, suitable for local sale or processing circuits.

Take action today

The Gravenstein apple tree is an old and robust variety, combining aesthetics, flavor and versatility. Contact Arboriverse , your specialist wholesale supplier of Gravenstein apple trees, for:

  • Get a personalized quote for your professional orchards.
  • Access expert advice to optimize your production.
  • Order plants in bulk, selected for their performance and adaptation.

Order your Gravenstein Apple Tree plants now from Arboriverse and diversify your production with an exceptional variety!