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Richared 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!

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Richared Apple Tree at wholesale prices for Professional fruit growers

Richared Apple Tree Variety Data Sheet

  • Fruit flesh color: Yellowish, with excellent juiciness and delicate texture
  • Size and shape: Medium in size, with occasional larger specimens. The fruit shape is rather conical with a slight truncation, and they may have a slight rib on one side.
  • Fruit ripeness: Usually in the first half of September in central regions of Russia, and can begin in mid-August in southern regions
  • Disease resistance and storage: The immune system of trees makes it easy to resist various diseases. Fruits can be easily stored until November if stored in an optimal location with the necessary conditions.
  • Is this a COV variety? No, it's a traditional variety.
  • Comments: The trees require heavy, slightly moist soil and air humidity. They should be protected from the wind by shrubs and other trees. The variety is resistant to Russian frosts, making it suitable for cold climates. Native to Germany.

Discover the apple tree variety: Richared

Arboriverse, your specialist apple tree supplier and wholesaler, offers the Richared apple tree, a late-ripening variety renowned for its bright red apples, sweet taste, and natural resilience. Ideal for market gardeners and professional producers, the Richared combines productivity, aesthetics, and long-lasting durability, perfect for supplying markets during the winter.


General characteristics

Origin and history

The Richared apple tree, descended from robust lines of domestic apple trees, is a late-ripening variety designed to produce high-quality table fruit. Valued for its adaptability and hardiness, it meets the needs of producers seeking quality and profitability.


Fruit characteristics

Attractive and tasty apples

  • Skin Color: Bright, glossy red with a natural glow that attracts consumers' attention on the shelves.
  • Texture: Firm, crisp and juicy flesh.
  • Flavor: Sweet taste, balanced by a slight hint of acidity, with a subtle and distinctive aroma, ideal for lovers of apples to bite into.

Caliber and conservation

  • Size: Medium-sized fruits, well suited to specialty markets.
  • Extended shelf life: Thanks to their natural hardiness, Richared apples can be stored until February, ensuring a fresh and attractive offering during the winter.

Production cycle and maturity

A late and strategic harvest

Flowering: Mid-late (April-May), sheltered from spring frosts.

Harvest: In December, offering a late harvest ideal for differentiating yourself on the winter market.

Consumption: Apples are perfect to eat from December to February, meeting the winter demand for fresh produce.


Tree characteristics

A robust and easy to grow tree

  • Habit: Semi-erect, with well-balanced branching that facilitates pruning and harvesting.
  • Adult size: Approximately 4 to 5 meters in height, suitable for professional orchards and intensive production.
  • Adaptability: Tolerates heavy, slightly moist soils, provided they have good drainage, and prefers a sunny exposure to maximize fruit color and enhance flavor.

Why choose Arboriverse for your Richared apple trees?

Expertise dedicated to professional producers

Arboriverse, as a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, provides you with high-quality plants to ensure the success of your orchards. Our Richared plants are:

  • Robust and certified, for optimal growth and sustainable production.
  • Selected for their performance, in terms of yield and taste quality.
  • Accompanied by personalized advice to maximize their potential in your local conditions.

A strategic choice for your orchard

  • Productivity and yield: A reliable variety, offering abundant production with fruits of consistent quality.
  • Aesthetics and preservation: Attractive and well-preserved apples, perfect for attracting winter markets.
  • Hardiness and low maintenance: Reduces production costs thanks to natural resistance to common diseases.

Recommendations to maximize your returns

  • Pair compatible pollinators: Plant varieties such as Golden Delicious, Reine des Reinettes or Gala to ensure optimal fruiting.
  • Optimize soil and drainage: Choose well-drained soils to avoid the risk of root asphyxiation, while maintaining moderate humidity.
  • Practice preventive cultural management: Prune trees regularly to aerate the foliage and limit the risk of diseases such as scab.
  • Promote fruits in the market: Highlight their visual appeal, sweet taste and winter availability to captivate consumers.

The Richared apple tree is a late-ripening variety that combines quality, aesthetics, and profitability. Its visual appeal, exceptional flavor, and long shelf life make it an essential choice for professional growers looking to diversify their production.