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Pigeon Rouge 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.

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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Pigeon Rouge Apple Tree at wholesale prices for Professional fruit growers

Technical sheet of the Red Pigeon variety

  • Fruit color: White to pale pink
  • Skin color: Carmine red
  • Size and Shape: Medium to small, conical
  • Fruit maturity: September and October
  • Fruit taste: Perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy
  • Earliness of the variety: Late
  • Disease Resistance and Storage: Known for its hardiness and disease resistance. Apples can be stored until March.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Requires a pollinator
  • Commercial use: Ideal for eating, cooking in sweet and savory recipes, or making juice
  • Is this a COV variety? No, it is not a COV variety.
  • Comments: Originally from Brittany. The wood of this variety is strong and vigorous.

Pigeon Rouge: An old and rare apple for authentic and sustainable production

Diversify your orchard with Pigeon Rouge , a French heritage variety combining hardiness, versatility, and taste quality. An ideal choice for market gardeners and professional producers who care about authenticity.

At Arboriverse , your specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, we offer Pigeon Rouge plants selected for their robustness and adaptability. This rare variety, native to Brittany, is a major asset for producers looking for exceptional fruits suited to traditional or organic markets.


Why choose the Red Pigeon?

The Red Pigeon is distinguished by:

  • A unique taste: A balanced flavor between sweet and tangy, enhanced by crisp and juicy flesh.
  • Versatility of use: Excellent raw, it is perfectly suited to processing into compotes, pies or juices.
  • Proven hardiness: Disease resistant and suited to varied soils, this variety requires little maintenance.
  • Long shelf life: Storage capacity of up to 6 months, ideal for extended winter marketing.

With Arboriverse , integrate this rare and sought-after variety into your orchard and promote it to your customers as a superior quality heritage fruit.


Technical and agronomic characteristics

Elegant and tasty fruits

  • Size: Medium to small, ideal for local markets and short circuits.
  • Visual appearance: Attractive, smooth, carmine red skin that attracts attention on the stalls.
  • Flavor: Perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, with subtle aromas to please lovers of authentic fruit.

A robust and easy to grow tree

  • Adult size: Moderate (2 to 3 meters), facilitating maintenance and harvesting work.
  • Hardiness: Adapts to varied climates and tolerates early or late frosts.
  • Maintenance: Light annual pruning is sufficient to maintain regular, high-quality production.

Advantages for professional producers

  • Premium positioning: A rare and old variety, ideal for demanding markets and lovers of local and heritage products.
  • Stable production: Regular fruiting thanks to efficient pollination.
  • Cost reduction: Its natural resistance limits the need for phytosanitary treatments.

At Arboriverse , we help you maximize your yield and promote this rare variety as a flagship product of your orchard.


Why choose Arboriverse for your Red Pigeon plants?

  • Impeccable quality: Plants selected for their robustness and their adaptation to the needs of professionals.
  • Technical support: Advice on cultural practices and compatible pollinator varieties.
  • Reliable logistics: Fast and secure delivery to guarantee the vitality of your plants.
  • Competitive Prices: Buying apple trees in bulk guarantees excellent value for money.

Order your Red Pigeon plants today!

Bring authenticity and tradition to your orchard with the Pigeon Rouge , an old and rare apple that will appeal to consumers looking for authentic flavors. With Arboriverse , benefit from a complete service and personalized support to make this variety a real commercial success.

Contact us now for a personalized quote and discover why the Pigeon Rouge is a strategic choice for demanding producers.