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Redford 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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Redford Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Redford Variety Fact Sheet

  • Skin color: Bright red
  • Tree size: Fairly weak, quick to bear fruit, moderately productive, and can reach around 4 m in height and 3 m in width.
  • Fruit maturity: Can be eaten as soon as it is harvested in October
  • Fruit Flavor: Red flesh marbled with creamy white, crisp, semi-firm, medium juicy, slightly sweet, and quite tart. Slightly acidic when eaten raw, but develops its flavors when cooked.
  • Fruiting period October, and can be stored until February if harvested late and stored in optimal conditions
  • Disease resistance and storage: Scab resistant.
  • Variety yield: Medium productive
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Self-sterile, requires the presence of other apple varieties nearby to increase the number of fruits
  • Is it a VOC variety? To check whether the variety is covered by a Variety Certificate (VOC), you must consult the Official Bulletin of the National Plant Variety Authority (INOV) for French VOCs and the database of the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) for Community VOCs.
  • Comments: The pink blooms around mid-April, which generally protects it from frost. The apple is perfect for making compotes, pastries, and as an accompaniment to savory dishes. It is also ideal for making juices or cocktails for coloring.

Discover the apple tree variety: Redford

Arboriverse, your specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, offers the Redford apple tree, a hardy and early variety with a unique charm. With its marbled red flesh and multiple culinary uses, the Redford is ideal for market gardeners and professional producers looking to diversify their production with an attractive and versatile fruit.


General characteristics

Origin and history

Selected in 1924 in the United States, the Redford apple tree is the result of a cross between the Wolf River variety and Malus Niedzwetzkyana, famous for its intense red flesh. Introduced in France in 1938, the Redford apple tree has established itself thanks to its robustness and exceptional appearance, appealing to both producers and consumers.


Fruit characteristics

An attractive and unique fruit

  • Flesh color: Red marbled with creamy white, a rare aesthetic asset that attracts consumers.
  • Skin color: Bright red, uniform and smooth, ideal for commercial stalls.
  • Shape and size: Rounded, slightly flattened, medium-sized fruits, suitable for local and high-end markets.

Flavor and texture

  • Flavor: Slightly tangy when eaten raw, with a subtle sweetness that fully reveals itself when cooked. Ideal for balancing sweet or savory dishes.
  • Texture: Crispy, semi-firm and juicy, perfect for fresh consumption or culinary preparations.

Culinary versatility

  • Raw consumption: For lovers of slightly tangy fruits.
  • Cooked: Excellent for compotes, pies and pastries.
  • Juices and cocktails: The red flesh gives a unique hue to drinks and other liquid preparations.
  • Savory dishes: Enhances meats and cheeses in refined dishes.

Extended storage

  • Duration: The fruits can be stored until February in optimal conditions (cool and airy storage).
  • Quality after storage: Flavor and texture are preserved, providing extended market availability.

Production cycle and maturity

An early and reliable variety

Flowering: Mid-April, after the last spring frosts, guaranteeing good resistance to the cold.

Harvest: Apples reach maturity as early as October, providing an early and strategic harvest for growers.

Production: Moderately productive, but easily optimized through appropriate cultural practices.


Tree characteristics

A compact and adaptable tree

  • Mature size: Medium vigor, reaching approximately 4 meters in height and 3 meters in spread, ideal for small plots or intensive cultivation.
  • Port: Extensive and well branched, suitable for palmettes or low forms for simplified management.

Hardiness and adaptability

  • Hardiness: Cold hardy to -20°C, the Redford is perfect for cold and temperate climates.
  • Soil and exposure: Prefers well-drained, slightly chalky or acidic soil, with sunny exposure for optimal fruiting.

Why choose Arboriverse for your Redford apple trees?

A trusted partner for your professional orchards

Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, selects robust and certified Redford plants to guarantee optimal growth and quality production.

  • Personalized support: Advice on planting and maintenance to maximize your yields.
  • Reliable logistics: Fast and careful delivery to meet the needs of professional producers.
  • Variety adapted to your requirements: Resistant, aesthetic and versatile, ideal for organic cultivation.

Commercial advantages for producers

  • Unique visual appeal: The red flesh and shiny skin immediately attract consumers' attention.
  • Culinary versatility: Meets the expectations of individuals, restaurateurs and artisans looking for original and tasty fruits.
  • Long shelf life: Allows extended marketing until winter, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Sustainable cultivation: Natural resistance to scab and low need for treatments, ideal for organic producers.

Recommendations to maximize your returns

  • Pair compatible pollinators: Plant varieties like Golden Delicious, Elstar, or Reine des Reinettes to maximize production.
  • Regular maintenance: Prune the tree every year to promote good ventilation and reduce the risk of disease.
  • Watch for pests and diseases: Use natural treatments like horsetail decoction to strengthen the tree's resistance.
  • Highlight its unique assets: Promote the aesthetic and taste qualities of Redford in your local markets or in short circuits.

The Redford apple tree is an ideal solution for diversifying your orchard with a hardy, attractive, and versatile variety. Its unique red-fleshed fruit will appeal to consumers looking for original, high-quality products.