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Rubaiyat Apple Tree at wholesale prices for Professional fruit growers

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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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Collection: Rubaiyat Apple Tree at wholesale prices for Professional fruit growers

Technical sheet of the Rubaiyat apple variety

  • Color of the fruit flesh: Pinkish red.
  • Skin color: Red and gray.
  • Size and shape: The fruits are of medium size. They are generally rounded and fairly regular in shape.
  • Tree size: 3m to 4m.
  • Fruit maturity: End of October.
  • Fruit Flavor: Aromas of berries and red fruits. A very powerful, complex aroma combining apple and red fruit. The flesh is deep red, firm, and juicy, with a sweet, slightly tangy flavor and refined notes reminiscent of red berries.
  • Earliness of the variety: Late.
  • Disease Resistance and Storage: Generally quite resistant, no particular susceptibility to diseases. Average storage. Apples will lose firmness over time and become too soft or mealy.
  • Variety Yield: Generally, a mature apple tree can produce between 50 and 200 kg of fruit per year, but this depends on the variety and growing conditions.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? No, the Rubaiyat apple tree is self-sterile, so it requires a pollinator to produce fruit. Varieties like Cabarette or Colapuis can serve as pollinators.
  • Commercial use:
    • Fresh Consumption: Rubaiyat apples are ideal as a premium dessert due to their intense red flesh and unique flavor.
    • Processing: Rubaiyat apples are perfect for compotes, juices, and baked goods, where their color and flavors add a unique touch.
  • Comments: The Rubaiyat apple tree has a compact shape and low vigor. It does not require staking. To best preserve its flavor potential, it is recommended to harvest the apples without shocking them or marking them with your fingers.

Discover the apple tree variety: Rubaiyat

Arboriverse, your specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, presents the Rubaiyat apple tree, an elegant and hardy variety. With its intense red apples and unique flesh, the Rubaiyat is perfect for professional growers looking for an original, attractive, and versatile variety. Its aesthetic and flavor potential make it an ideal choice for premium and organic markets.


General characteristics

Origin and history

Developed from natural selections of wild apple trees from Central Asia, the Rubaiyat apple tree combines great hardiness with exceptional visual appeal. Its apples, with their intense red flesh, seduce with their elegance and versatility. Ideal for organic cultivation, this variety fits perfectly into modern professional orchards.


Fruit characteristics

An exceptional apple

  • Color and texture: Intense red flesh, uniform to the core, crisp, firm and juicy.
  • Flavor: Sweet, slightly tangy, with refined notes reminiscent of red berries. An aromatic complexity ideal for discerning consumers.
  • Outward Appearance: Deep red skin with subtle hues and elegant streaks, perfect for captivating customers at stalls.

Versatility and conservation

  • Use :
    • Fresh consumption: A crunchy apple, ideal as a high-end dessert.
    • Transformation: Perfect for compotes, juices and pastries, where its color and flavors add a unique touch.
  • Storage: Up to several months in optimal conditions, allowing extended marketing.

Production cycle and maturity

Reliable and late production

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

Harvest: In October, with full maturity reached at the end of the month.

Yield: Fast and regular fruit set, with optimized productivity under controlled growing conditions.


Tree characteristics

A robust and adaptable tree

  • Compact habit: Semi-erect tree reaching approximately 4 meters in height, ideal for intensive or medium-sized orchards.
  • Climate adaptability: Resists frost well, tolerates various soil types (acidic, calcareous or neutral) and prefers well-drained soils.
  • Natural Hardiness: A perfect choice for regions with cold or temperate climates.

Why choose Arboriverse for your Rubaiyat apple trees?

Exceptional plants for professionals

As a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, Arboriverse offers you robust plants selected for their superior quality. Our Rubaiyat plants are designed to meet the needs of demanding growers:

  • Certified quality, guaranteeing vigorous growth and optimal productivity.
  • Personalized support: Benefit from advice on planting, maintaining and managing your orchards.
  • Fast and reliable delivery, tailored to the requirements of professional operations.

A strategic choice for your orchards

  • Unique aesthetics: The intense red flesh is an unrivaled selling point for specialty and high-end markets.
  • Commercial versatility: Perfect for fresh consumption and processed products (juices, compotes, desserts).
  • Disease resistance: Reduces the need for phytosanitary treatments, an asset for organic producers.

Recommendations to maximize your returns

  • Optimize pollination: Make sure to plant pollinator varieties like Reine des Reinettes or Golden Delicious nearby for optimal fruiting.
  • Choose well-drained soil: Avoid soil that is too wet to limit the risk of root asphyxiation.
  • Adopt preventive cultural management: Prune regularly and use natural treatments to prevent common diseases.
  • Promote your fruits on the market: Highlight the unique aesthetic and taste benefits of Rubaiyat to attract consumers looking for original and environmentally friendly products.

The Rubaiyat apple tree is an essential variety for market gardeners and producers looking to diversify their offering with a unique and attractive product.