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Ozark Gold 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!

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Ozark Gold Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Ozark Gold Variety Fact Sheet

  • Skin color: Bright yellow with sometimes a pink face in the sun
  • Size and shape: Medium caliber, rounded and slightly flattened
  • Fruit maturity: September (first decade)
  • Fruit taste: Slightly tangy flavor, crisp and juicy flesh, not very sweet, close to Golden Delicious
  • Earliness of the variety: Earlier than some other varieties
  • Fruiting period: September
  • Disease resistance and storage: Very drought resistant, chlorosis tolerant, sensitive to root asphyxiation (especially in autumn). Store for 2 to 3 months in the refrigerator.
  • Variety Yield: Medium vigor, may be subject to alternation
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Not self-fertile, requires pollinators (Rouge Delicious, Reine des Reinettes, Gala, Golden, Akane, Granny Smith, Golden Gem)
  • Commercial use: Interesting for various uses (raw or cooked)
  • Is this a COV variety? No, a diploid, free-living variety, obtained in 1970 by P. Sheppard-Mountain Grove
  • Comments: Requires group planting for best fruiting. Similar in shape to the Golden, with a long peduncle.


Discover the apple tree variety: Ozark Gold

Arboriverse, your specialist apple tree supplier and wholesaler, presents the Ozark Gold apple tree, an early and productive variety, ideal for market gardeners and professional producers. With its aromatic fruit and versatility, the Ozark Gold is a strategic choice to meet the demand for fresh apples from the beginning of the season.


General characteristics

Origin and history

Native to the United States, and more specifically Missouri, the Ozark Gold apple tree is the result of a successful cross between three prestigious varieties: Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, and Conrad. Created in 1970, this variety quickly won over growers thanks to its exceptional taste and early production.


Fruit characteristics

An attractive and tasty apple

  • Color and texture: White to creamy flesh, fine, crisp and juicy, encased in a shiny yellow skin sometimes tinged with pink.
  • Flavor: Sweet and slightly tangy, with complex aromas reminiscent of honey, vanilla, and pear. Flavors evolve over time, adding sweet and fragrant notes.

Caliber and conservation

  • Size: Medium-sized, uniform and attractive fruits, perfect for market stalls.
  • Storage: Can be stored for up to 2 to 3 months under appropriate conditions, ensuring extended marketing.

Production cycle and maturity

Precocity and optimized production

Harvest: From the beginning of September, ahead of varieties like Golden Delicious, and allowing producers to position themselves ahead of the market.

Flowering: Mid-late (April), reducing the risk of spring frosts.

Productivity: Regular and abundant production, facilitated by uniform ripening of the fruits.


Tree characteristics

An easy tree to grow

  • Growth and size: Compact and moderately vigorous, making it easy to maintain and harvest. Adult size: 4 meters in height and 3.50 meters in wingspan.
  • Adaptability: Prefers well-drained soils and tolerates calcareous soils. Drought-resistant, making it an ideal choice for hot regions or areas with limited irrigation.

Why choose Arboriverse for your Ozark Gold apple trees?

Your apple tree expert

As a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, Arboriverse selects high-quality plants, tailored to the needs of demanding professionals. With our Ozark Gold plants, you benefit from:

  • Robust and certified plants, guaranteeing healthy growth and optimal production.
  • Personalized support, from planting to production.
  • Fast and careful delivery, adapted to the requirements of professional orchards.

A profitable investment

  • Strategic precocity: Access the market from September with fresh and attractive fruits.
  • Commercial versatility: Fruits suitable for direct consumption and processing (juices, compotes, pastries).
  • Climatic adaptability: Suitable for both temperate and more arid regions.

Recommendations to maximize your production

  • Optimize Pollination: Pair Ozark Gold with compatible pollinators such as Red Delicious, Reine des Reinettes, or Gala to ensure optimal fruit set.
  • Ensure effective drainage: Avoid poorly drained soils to prevent root asphyxiation.
  • Adopt preventive cultural management: Prune regularly and apply natural treatments to limit common diseases.
  • Promote the fruit on the market: Highlight the unique aromas and precocity of this variety to consumers.

The Ozark Gold apple tree is a must-have variety for growers looking for an early harvest, tasty fruit and excellent climate adaptability.