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Fresh Dyed 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!

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Fresh Dyed Apple Tree Plant at producer prices for professional apple growers

Technical sheet of the Teint Frais variety

  • Fruit flesh color: White, fine, juicy, sweet and tangy.
  • Skin color: Pale yellow, with pinkish highlights on the side exposed to the sun.
  • Size and shape: Large caliber, rounded, slightly conical and ribbed.
  • Tree size: Very vigorous, reaches approximately 6 meters in height and 4 meters in width, with a drooping weeping shape and fine wood.
  • Fruit maturity: Early October.
  • Fruit taste: Crisp and juicy flesh, sweet taste and pleasant texture.
  • Fruiting period: Flowering mainly in May.
  • Disease resistance and storage: Not very susceptible to pests and diseases, making it a hardy variety. Keeps well in a cool place for 2 to 3 months, from mid-December to mid-May.
  • Variety yield: Very fertile, abundant production and good maturation.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? It is quite fertile, but cross-pollination with other varieties can improve production. It is recommended to plant pollinating varieties such as Reine des Reinettes or Golden Delicious nearby.
  • Commercial use: Ideal for fresh consumption, cider making (due to its acidity and flavor), and cooking (pies, compotes, pastries).
  • Comments: Originally from Loire Atlantique and very well adapted to Brittany, the Teint Frais variety has the advantage of being very fertile. The Teint Frais apple tree is hardy and well adapted to cold regions.

Fresh Teint Apple Tree: An old, rustic and versatile variety for quality harvests

The Teint Frais apple tree , a heritage variety originating from Brittany, seduces with its balanced taste, its long conservation, and its adaptation to humid climates. Perfectly adapted to quality local production, this variety meets the expectations of market gardeners and producers looking for authentic and versatile fruits. Arboriverse , your specialist wholesale supplier of Teint Frais apple trees, helps you choose this heritage variety.


The strong points of the Fresh Teint Apple Tree

An aesthetic and tasty fruit

  • Pink-tinged red skin: An attractive color that captures consumers' attention.
  • Fine, crisp and juicy flesh: Perfect for fresh consumption or culinary processing.
  • Balanced taste: A harmonious combination of sweetness and acidity, ideal for various uses.

Exceptional versatility

Fresh Complexion is also suitable for:

  • To chew: Thanks to its refreshing texture.
  • At the pastry shop: With tasty pies and compotes.
  • At the cider house: Bringing balanced aromatic notes to your creations.

Agronomic advantages adapted to professionals

Reliable and sustainable production

  • Hardiness and adaptability: Ideal for humid climates and varied soils, including clay and limestone.
  • Long-term preservation: Extended marketing until June, offering unique flexibility on the market.
  • Natural resistance: Low susceptibility to scab and woolly aphid, reducing maintenance costs.

As a specialist wholesale supplier of Teint Frais apple trees, we select robust and high-performance plants to guarantee rapid fruiting and abundant harvests 3 to 4 years after planting.


Why choose Arboriverse for your Teint Frais apple trees?

  • Premium Plants: Carefully selected to maximize your yields.
  • Expert advice: For managing your orchards and selecting suitable pollinators.
  • Responsive and personalized service: Meeting the needs of demanding professionals.
  • Recognized expertise: As a specialized wholesale supplier, we guarantee optimal success for your agricultural projects.

Take action today

Diversify your production with the Teint Frais Apple Tree , a hardy variety with high added value. Contact Arboriverse , your specialist wholesale supplier of Teint Frais apple trees, for:

  • Receive a quote tailored to your needs.
  • Order plants in bulk for your professional orchards.
  • Benefit from tailor-made support to maximize your returns.

Order your Teint Frais Apple Tree plants now from Arboriverse and enhance your production with this exceptional heritage variety!