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Surfleet Sour 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.

Request a free quote and benefit from expert advice.

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Surfleet Sour Apple Tree Plant at Producer Prices for Professional Apple Growers

Surfleet Sour Apple Variety Fact Sheet

  • Fruit flesh color: Very red and tender
  • Skin color: Red
  • Size and Shape: Medium sized, round
  • Fruit maturity: Late autumn (October)
  • Fruit taste: Sweet, not sour at all
  • Fruiting period Late autumn (October to November)
  • Disease resistance and storage: Long shelf life
  • Variety Yield: Medium vigor
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Requires the presence of other pollinating apple trees for optimal fruiting.
  • Commercial use: Ideal for late fall consumption
  • Comments: Native to England, very hardy. Can thrive in all types of soil.

Surfleet Sour: An old variety for robust and versatile production

Bring a touch of authenticity to your orchards with Surfleet Sour , a hardy, long-life variety that's ideal for winter markets.

At Arboriverse , your specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, we select Surfleet Sour plants for their robustness and adaptability. This old English variety is a wise choice for growers looking to diversify their offerings with late-ripening fruit and excellent storage life.


Why choose Surfleet Sour?

The Surfleet Sour has key benefits for professional producers:

  • A sweet and tender fruit: Its white and juicy flesh appeals to lovers of sweet, slightly acidic apples.
  • Late ripening: Harvested in November, it fills a strategic niche for winter sales.
  • Excellent conservation: Available until March, this fruit ensures extended marketing.
  • Proven hardiness: Adapted to various soils and climates, it offers ideal reliability for producers wishing to limit interventions.

As a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees, Arboriverse helps you integrate this versatile and robust variety into your orchards.


Technical and agronomic characteristics

Attractive and tasty fruits

  • Size: Medium size, ideal for direct consumption or culinary preparations.
  • Flavor: Sweet and slightly acidic, with tender, juicy flesh.
  • Visual appearance: Pale yellow skin with a slight pink tint, an asset to attract consumers in local markets.

A hardy and adaptable tree

  • Soil: Suitable for well-drained soils, whether sandy, loamy or clayey.
  • Exposure: Prefers sunny exposure for optimal ripening.
  • Hardiness: Tolerates harsh winters and temperate climates, ensuring consistent production in various regions.

Advantages for professional producers

  • Niche Positioning: Ideal for consumer markets seeking old and authentic varieties.
  • Long marketing: Its conservation until March or April allows it to fill a gap in the winter market.
  • Versatility: Suitable for eating with a knife or for making compotes, pies or sweet juices.

With Arboriverse , optimize your production with rigorously selected Surfleet Sour plants.


Why choose Arboriverse for your Surfleet Sour plants?

  • Guaranteed quality: Robust plants suitable for professional cultivation.
  • Tailor-made support: Technical advice to maximize yield and adapt your cultivation practices.
  • Reliable logistics: Fast and secure delivery to guarantee the freshness and health of the plants.
  • Competitive Prices: A great deal on wholesale apple tree seedlings.

Order your Surfleet Sour plants today!

Diversify your orchard with a hardy, sweet, and long-lasting variety like Surfleet Sour . With Arboriverse , take advantage of our expertise in wholesale apple tree supply to meet your customers' needs and maximize your yield.

Contact us now for a personalized quote and discover why Surfleet Sour is a strategic choice for professional producers concerned with authenticity and quality.