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Apple and Gooseberry 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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Apple and Gooseberry Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the Apple Tree Currant variety

  • Skin color: Yellow with pink or purplish-pink secondary colors, and it is slightly flattened.
  • Fruit Ripening: Apples fall in October and are eaten from November to March.
  • Fruit Taste: The flesh is tangy, crisp, and rather sour when picked. It is also tasty and suitable for raw consumption.
  • Comments: Apples are also brewed for cider in late November.

Discover the apple tree variety: Currant

Arboriverse, a wholesale supplier specializing in apple trees, presents the Currant variety, an authentic and versatile choice. Ideal for professional orchards, this ancient apple tree boasts a captivating ability to produce high-quality fruit, suitable for raw consumption, culinary processing, and artisanal juice or cider production.


General characteristics of the Currant apple tree

Origin and assets

The Gooseberry variety is an old favorite, prized for its tangy, crisp apples. Its versatility and long shelf life make it a major asset for growers looking to diversify their range while meeting market demands.

Fruit qualities

  • Color and texture: Crisp, dense and juicy flesh, dressed in a yellow skin with a purplish-pink hue, for an authentic visual appearance.
  • Unique Flavor: A tangy taste with a hint of sweetness, ideal for seducing lovers of fresh, tangy apples.
  • Attractive Size: Medium to large sized fruits, perfect for the direct consumption market.

Versatility of use:

  • To eat, for the pleasure of consumers.
  • Excellent for homemade pies and compotes.
  • Particularly prized for making juice or cider, thanks to its high acidity.

Production cycle and benefits for producers

An optimized harvest

Late flowering (May), ideal for avoiding the risk of spring frosts. Harvested in October, with optimal ripeness from November. Extended storage until March allows producers to spread their sales over several months.

Perfect adaptation to French soils

The Currant apple tree adapts to a wide range of soils, even those with a tendency to be humid, and prefers a sunny location. Its robustness and hardiness, typical of old varieties, make it easy to grow, even in varied climatic conditions.


Why choose Arboriverse for your Currant apple trees?

Professional quality plants

At Arboriverse, we offer carefully selected apple tree plants tailored to the needs of professional apple growers. With our expertise, we support our clients in the success of their orchards, with:

  • Fast and careful delivery.
  • Personalized support to optimize your plantings.
  • Robust plants, from the best varietal selections.

A profitable investment

The Gooseberry apple tree offers a rare versatility, capable of meeting consumer expectations, whether for local markets or short supply chains. With its long shelf life, this variety guarantees an optimal return on investment, allowing for extended and diversified marketing.


Advice to maximize your production

  • Optimize pollination: Combine the Currant apple tree with compatible varieties such as Bec d'Oie or Belle Fille de la Creuse to maximize your yields.
  • Highlight its authenticity: Highlight its rustic and old-fashioned character, a key argument for consumers looking for authentic products.
  • Ensure good plant health management: Practice regular pruning and adopt preventive measures to limit diseases, particularly scab and codling moth.

Enrich your orchard with the Currant variety, a reliable choice for diversified and profitable production. Contact Arboriverse today for a quote or advice on your apple tree needs.