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Jerusalem Pigeonnet 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!

Plant your grafted fruit plot with Arboriverse today.

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Jerusalem Pigeonnet Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Technical sheet of the Jerusalem Pigeonnet variety

  • Fruit color: White
  • Skin color: Carmine red on a greenish-yellow background
  • Size and Shape: Medium to large, conical and regular in shape
  • Tree size: Reaches approximately 5 meters in height and 4 meters in span when mature
  • Fruit maturity: From October to November
  • Fruit Taste: Subtly sweet and tangy, with exquisite aromas
  • Earliness of the variety: Very late
  • Fruiting period: January to November, main harvest in October
  • Disease resistance and storage: Not specified in the sources. Fruits can be stored until February-March if stored in optimal conditions.
  • Variety yield: Very fertile
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Self-sterile, requires the presence of other apple varieties to ensure pollination.
  • Commercial use: Fresh consumption, cooking, and juice production
  • Comments: Late flowering, around the beginning of May, which generally protects it from frost.

Jerusalem Pigeon: An exceptional late variety for growers

The Jerusalem Pigeonnet apple tree is an old and renowned variety, ideal for market gardeners and professional producers. With its tasty fruits and high productivity, this variety is the perfect choice for diversifying your orchard or optimizing your production. At Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees , we offer professional-quality grafted plants delivered directly to your home.


Why choose the Jerusalem Pigeon?

The Jerusalem Pigeon is distinguished by its sweet yet tangy apples, ideal for fresh or processed consumption. Its late flowering, in early May, minimizes the risk of spring frosts, making it a reliable and profitable option for growers.

At Arboriverse, we strive to provide quality grafted plants. Buying Jerusalem Pigeon plants means investing in a heritage variety known for its commercial performance and aesthetic appeal.


Key characteristics of the fruit

  • Flesh color: White, fine and crisp, with a pleasant, juicy texture.
  • Size and shape: Medium to large apples, conical and regular, ideal for attracting consumers.
  • Skin color: Bright carmine red on a greenish-yellow background, adding attractive visual value for direct sales.
  • Flavor: Firm and juicy flesh, subtly sweet with a hint of acidity and a unique almond aroma.

This taste and visual quality makes the Jerusalem Pigeonnet a sought-after product in fresh fruit markets.


A robust and productive apple tree

The Jerusalem Pigeon is adapted to temperate climates and tolerates temperatures as low as -2 to -3°C during flowering. With a mature height of approximately 5 meters and a spread of 4 meters, this vigorous tree guarantees a generous and consistent production.

Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees , offers this variety in different sizes (half-stem, high-stem, or bare roots) to meet your specific needs.


Business benefits for producers

Investing in the Jerusalem Pigeon allows you to meet the varied expectations of consumers while optimizing your income thanks to its multiple outlets:

  • Fresh consumption: A refreshing and invigorating apple that appeals to a wide audience.
  • Culinary transformation: Ideal for desserts, savory or sweet dishes and cooking.
  • Juice production: Its rich and fragrant juice offers excellent added value to diversify your offering.

With its late harvest, this variety extends the marketing period and diversifies your orchard's offering.


Tips for growing this variety

  • Planting: Plant between November and March, avoiding burying the grafting ring. Watering generously after planting will encourage rooting.
  • Maintenance: Mulch the base of the tree to protect the roots from frost. Prune annually to maintain a balanced structure.
  • Pollination: Ensure optimal production with pollinating varieties such as Royal Gala or Golden Delicious.

Arboriverse supports growers with technical advice to ensure the success of your plantations.


Conclusion: A safe bet for your orchard

Jerusalem Pigeon is a heritage variety that combines hardiness, productivity, and versatility. Perfect for growers looking for a late-ripening, high-yielding option, it produces exceptionally high-quality fruit prized for its taste and appearance. With Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees , choose quality grafted plants delivered directly to your home. Buying Jerusalem Pigeon plants from Arboriverse guarantees an abundant harvest and a product that appeals to the market.