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Transparent white 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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Transparent white apple tree plant at producer prices for professional apple growers

Technical sheet of the Transparente Blanche variety

  • Color of the fruit flesh: White, juicy, very tender, crunchy, and slightly acidic.
  • Skin color: Thin and smooth, single-colored, greenish-white, dotted with gray and green at the top.
  • Size and Shape: Medium to large caliber, rounded, slightly conical, and slightly angular in shape with pronounced ribs from base to top.
  • Tree size: Reaches a height of 3 to 5 meters and a spread of approximately 3 meters. It has a bushy, drooping habit.
  • Fruit maturity: From the beginning of July.
  • Fruit taste: White flesh, fine, crisp, very tender, juicy, very sweet and slightly acidic. Taste leans towards acidity.
  • Earliness of the variety: Very early.
  • Fruiting period: From mid-July to mid-August.
  • Disease resistance and storage: Sensitive to shock and has a poor storage life. Susceptible to scab and may develop powdery mildew. Very susceptible to scab, fire blight, downy mildew, cedar rust, and canker. Storage life is quite short, approximately 1 month.
  • Variety yield: Very productive. Regular production.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Partially self-fertile, but the presence of other apple varieties nearby improves pollination and therefore production.
  • Commercial Use: Excellent in compote and can be eaten raw or cooked. Delicious to eat as soon as picked or cooked into compotes or jellies. Very refreshing and juicy.
  • Is this a COV variety? No, it's a traditional, natural variety.
  • Comments: Native to the Baltic States, particularly Latvia, and was introduced to France around 1815. The variety tolerates temperatures around -25°C, making it suitable for growing in all regions of France. Cross-pollinates well with Belle de Boskoop and other varieties such as Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, and Reine des Reinettes.

The Transparente Blanche variety: a profitable summer solution for market gardeners and professional producers

Discover the Transparente Blanche apple tree, an old-fashioned, early-ripening variety that combines traditional charm with commercial performance. With its abundant harvests starting in summer, this variety is perfect for growers looking for a solution that's adaptable for immediate consumption or processing.


A variety that embodies summer excellence

Native to the Baltic States and introduced to France in the early 19th century, Transparente Blanche is an essential reference for professional orchardists. Renowned for its tender and juicy fruit, this variety offers early maturity, allowing it to meet the needs of summer markets from July onwards.

At Arboriverse, we offer grafted Transparente Blanche plants from specialist nurseries. Available as half-stem, full-stem, scion, or bare-root, these trees are suitable for a wide variety of planting projects.


Attractive and tasty fruits for demanding consumers

Distinctive characteristics of Transparente Blanche apples:

  • Flesh: White, fine, very tender, crisp, juicy, with a sweet, slightly acidic flavor.
  • Outer Appearance: A thin, smooth, greenish-white skin, punctuated with gray and green shades at the top, for a natural and attractive visual appeal.
  • Size: Medium to large, offering a nice presentation on stalls.
  • Flavor: A subtle sweetness and a touch of acidity, ideal for consumers looking for fresh and balanced products.

A robust and productive tree

Tree characteristics:

  • Vigor: Tree with a bushy, slightly drooping habit, suitable for professional spaces.
  • Hardiness: Exceptional cold tolerance, down to -25°C , which guarantees resistance to harsh winters.
  • Adult size: A height of between 3 and 5 meters , and a wingspan of 3 to 4 meters , ideal for easy management of orchards.
  • Early flowering: Between the end of March and the beginning of April , favoring an early harvest in summer.

An early and abundant summer harvest

Advantages of Transparente Blanche for producers:

  • Earliness: The fruits ripen from the beginning of summer, generally from mid-July.
  • Production: Very productive, this variety requires regular thinning to avoid alternation and optimize fruit size.
  • Immediate Use: With a low shelf life, Transparente Blanche apples are ideal for immediate consumption or quick processing.

Versatile uses to maximize your profitability

Commercial applications:

  • Fresh consumption: The juicy, slightly tart fruits are ideal for fresh produce markets. Their tender flesh and subtle flavor appeal to a wide range of consumers.
  • Culinary transformation:
    • Excellent base for compotes, light and tasty.
    • Ideal for pies and other summer pastries.

Professional support with Arboriverse

Why choose Arboriverse for your Transparente Blanche plants?

  • Professional quality: Our grafted fruit trees come from specialized nurseries, guaranteeing excellent growth and optimal yield.
  • Wide range of formats: Available in half-stem, high-stem, scion or bare roots, to adapt to all your projects.
  • Careful delivery: To your home or directly to your farm, anywhere in France.
  • Direct producer price: Unbeatable value for money for your plantations.

Know-how that makes the difference

Sensitivity management and optimal maintenance:

  • Disease Surveillance:
    • Although hardy, Transparente Blanche can be susceptible to certain diseases such as scab, mildew or fire blight.
    • Natural treatments (e.g. Bordeaux mixture, horsetail decoction) to protect your crops.
  • Thinning: Essential to reduce tree stress, improve fruit size and limit alternation.
  • Suitable rootstocks: Our plants grafted onto rootstocks such as MM106 or M111 ensure stable growth and excellent productivity.

Plant your professional orchard with Transparente Blanche

With its precocity, abundant production and culinary versatility, Transparente Blanche is a variety that allows producers to stand out in summer markets.

Arboriverse supports you from the design of your orchard to planting , by offering you professional quality grafted fruit tree plants and expert advice.

Order your Transparente Blanche plants today and take advantage of our producer prices. Request your free quote within 48 hours and ensure the success of your summer harvest!