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Wolf's Paw 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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Wolf's Paw Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the Wolf's Paw variety

  • Skin Color: **Rough, bronze skin** with green undertones and wolf-like markings
  • Size and Shape: Small to Medium
  • Fruit maturity: December or January (ripeness), harvest at the end of October
  • Fruit Taste: **Sweet and slightly tangy taste, with aniseed notes**. Fine, compact, firm and slightly tangy flesh, offering a sweet and fragrant flavor with a hint of anise.
  • Fruiting period: Harvest at the end of October
  • Disease resistance and storage: **Disease resistant**, can be grown at high altitudes. Store in the cellar until April.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Not self-fertile, requires pollination by varieties like Reine des Reinettes and Idared
  • Commercial use: Ideal for **table consumption**, and very good in **pies and compotes**
  • Is this a COV variety? A well-known variety that has been cultivated since the Middle Ages, which suggests historical and cultural recognition.
  • Comments: Originally from Beaupréau in the department of Maine-et-Loire, in France

The Wolf's Paw Apple Tree: Added Value for Your Orchard with Arboriverse, Specialist Wholesale Supplier of Apple Tree Plants

The Patte de Loup apple tree is an old, robust and characterful variety that appeals to market gardeners and professional fruit growers looking for an authentic and easy-to-grow fruit. Originally from Maine-et-Loire, this variety is famous for its fruit marked with natural scratches on a rough, bronze skin, offering a unique visual quality on market stalls.

Thanks to Arboriverse, your specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees , benefit from high-quality professional grafted plants at producer prices, suitable for both large orchards and local farms. Discover why integrating this variety into your plot is a strategic choice to maximize customer satisfaction and the profitability of your harvests.



A Rustic and Adaptable Apple Tree: The Strength of the Wolf's Paw

A Rich History and a Distinctive Fruit

The Loup's Paw Apple tree is one of the heirloom varieties that is making a comeback thanks to its authenticity and robustness. Its apples, recognizable by their scratched and slightly rough skin, are ideal for attracting customers looking for traditional and tasty products.

  • Regional origin: An apple tree that draws its roots from French fruit heritage, with perfect adaptation to varied climates.
  • A fruit with character: Its rustic appearance, with bronze hues and unique markings, sets it apart in markets and short supply chains.
  • Culinary quality: The firm and fragrant flesh of the Wolf's Paw offers an incomparable taste experience, combining sweetness and acidity.

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Fruits That Seduce With Their Quality and Long Shelf Life

An Asset for the Stalls

Patte de Loup apples immediately attract attention with their unique and authentic appearance, which tells a story and evokes the flavors of yesteryear. With their naturally crinkled skin, they stand out in any presentation, whether at local markets, farmers' baskets, or specialty stores.

  • Medium size: Fruits weighing between 50 and 60 grams, perfect for an aesthetic presentation and easy to handle.
  • Captivating Color: Bronze skin, adorned with green hues and marked with unique scratches that evoke craftsmanship and tradition.
  • Balanced flavor: A perfect combination of sweetness and acidity, enhanced by subtle notes of anise that delight apple lovers.

With Arboriverse, we help you purchase your Patte de Loup apple trees and guarantee harvests that will captivate your customers.

Exceptional Culinary Versatility

The Wolf's Paw isn't just beautiful. It's also a fruit with remarkable culinary qualities, making it a popular choice for food processors and restaurateurs.

  • Fresh consumption: Appreciated for their crunch and delicate flavor, these apples are ideal for eating straight from the oven.
  • Sweet and savory preparations: Their firm flesh holds up perfectly when cooked, making them ideal for pies, compotes, pastries and even as an accompaniment to white meats or cheeses.
  • Excellent conservation: Thanks to their exceptional storage capacity, these apples retain their taste qualities until April, allowing extended marketing beyond the harvest period.

Technical and Economic Advantages for Producers

A Resilient and Easy to Grow Tree

The Wolf's Paw apple tree is an asset for growers looking for a robust and low-maintenance variety. Thanks to its natural adaptation to varied climatic conditions, it easily integrates into traditional and modern orchards.

  • Unparalleled hardiness: Able to withstand low temperatures down to -20°C, this apple tree is perfectly suited to cold climates and high-altitude regions.
  • Vigorous and balanced habit: With an adult height of 4 to 5 meters and a semi-erect habit, it is suitable for both high-stem and half-stem systems.
  • Late flowering: A valuable characteristic to avoid damage from spring frosts.

Reliable and Profitable Production

The Patte de Loup offers a regular and generous production, provided a few simple maintenance practices are followed. Its late-season harvest (October) helps meet the growing demand for apples for laying down.

  • Excellent yields: Stable and abundant production, ideal for meeting the needs of local markets and wholesalers.
  • Ease of storage: With an extended shelf life until spring, this variety allows you to plan for long-term marketing.

Conclusion: A Strategic Choice for Your Operation

The Loup's Paw apple tree is a must-have variety for professional growers looking to expand their offerings with an authentic, flavorful, and heirloom apple. Adapted to diverse environments and prized for its robustness, this apple tree guarantees reliable and profitable harvests throughout the season.

At Arboriverse, we put our expertise and production quality at the service of your projects. By choosing our Patte de Loup apple trees, you benefit from a professional-quality product, delivered directly to your home, for worry-free planting.

Take advantage of our producer prices to purchase your Patte de Loup apple trees today and start a production that will delight your customers and maximize your profits.