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Red Spur 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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Red Spur Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Red Spur Variety Fact Sheet

  • Fruit color: Cream
  • Skin color: Dark red
  • Size and Shape: Large size. Tapered shape.
  • Tree size: Slow-growing, not very vigorous variety
  • Fruit maturity: Third decade of September
  • Fruit Taste: Juicy and sweet flesh. Neutral taste, medium flavor. The flesh may become a little floury at the end of storage.
  • Earliness of the variety: Fruit set quickly to fairly quickly
  • Fruiting period Late September - early October
  • Disease resistance and storage: Slightly susceptible to powdery mildew and fire blight. Susceptible to scab, cankers and mites
  • Variety yield: Excellent and stable
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Not self-fertile
  • Comments: Fruit shelf life: 4 to 5 months. Flowering: In April. Adapts to all types of soil.

Discover the apple tree variety: Red Spur

Arboriverse, your specialist apple tree supplier and wholesaler, presents the Red Spur apple tree, a compact, early-maturing, and productive variety. Perfect for small spaces or potted plants, the Red Spur boasts bright, crisp red apples, ideal for fresh consumption. This variety is the ideal choice for growers looking for profitable and attractive production.


General characteristics

Origin and history

The Red Spur apple tree is a natural mutation of the famous 'Starking' variety, discovered in the United States in 1961. Part of the Spur family of varieties, it is distinguished by its compact habit and ease of maintenance, meeting the needs of professional growers and amateur gardeners looking for a high-performance variety.


Fruit characteristics

Attractive and tasty apples

  • Color and texture: White, tender and crisp flesh, with ideal juiciness.
  • Flavor: Sweet and balanced by a slight acidity, offering a pleasant taste experience. Perfect for direct consumption or the preparation of light desserts.
  • External appearance: Shiny red skin, uniformly ridged over three-quarters of the surface, guaranteeing strong attractiveness on stalls.

Caliber and conservation

  • Size: Medium to large size, well proportioned and suitable for marketing.
  • Extended Storage: Red Spur apples can be stored for up to 4 to 5 months, preserving their sweet flavor and crisp texture.

Production cycle and maturity

Early and regular production

Flowering: Early April, compatible with many other mid-early flowering varieties.

Harvest: Late September or early October, providing early availability for fall markets.

Expected yield: Spur varieties, renowned for their productivity, guarantee abundant production, even on small trees.


Tree characteristics

A compact and practical tree

  • Mature size: Not exceeding 2 meters in height, the Red Spur apple tree is ideal for small gardens, potted plantings and intensive orchards.
  • Upright habit: With well-organized branching, the tree is easy to prune and harvest, making management simple and undemanding.

Hardiness and adaptability

  • Climate Adaptation: Suitable for temperate climates, with good tolerance to temperature variations.
  • Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil, but can adapt to a wide range of soil types with minimal maintenance.

Why choose Arboriverse for your Red Spur apple trees?

Plants selected for optimal results

Arboriverse is the specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, offering Red Spur plants carefully selected for their vigor and productivity. By choosing Arboriverse, you benefit from:

  • Certified and robust plants, adapted to the requirements of professional producers.
  • Personalized support, with technical advice to maximize your returns.
  • Fast and reliable delivery, to meet your needs as quickly as possible.

A profitable and sustainable investment

  • Profitability: Economical production thanks to the high productivity of Spur varieties and their small footprint.
  • Commercial appeal: Visually attractive fruits, perfectly suited to high-end and local markets.
  • Ease of cultivation: Suitable for small spaces, reducing maintenance constraints while maintaining high productivity.

Recommendations to maximize your returns

  • Pair compatible pollinators: Although Red Spur is self-fertile, the presence of varieties like Gala, Golden Delicious or Granny Smith improves the quality and quantity of production.
  • Maintain your trees regularly: Prune to maintain healthy branches and use preventative treatments against scab and parasites.
  • Optimize soils: Apply organic compost and ensure good drainage to avoid root problems.
  • Target your market: Highlight the aesthetic and taste qualities of apples to attract consumers looking for fresh and attractive products.

The Red Spur apple tree is an ideal solution for growers looking for a compact, productive, and visually appealing variety. Its bright, flavorful red fruits appeal to professionals and amateurs alike.