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Transparente de Croncels 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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Transparente de Croncels Apple Tree Plant at producer prices for professional apple growers

Technical sheet of the Transparente variety of Croncels

  • Fruit flesh color : Yellowish, juicy and crisp.
  • Skin color : Matte yellow turning white, with light gray dots that give an impression of transparency.
  • Size and Shape : Medium to large, about 75mm in diameter and weighs about 150 grams; round and slightly flattened in shape.
  • Tree size : Very vigorous.
  • Fruit maturity : From late August to early October.
  • Fruit flavor : Slightly tangy and fragrant. Very fine, sweet and slightly tangy taste.
  • Earliness of the variety : Early.
  • Disease resistance and storage : Highly resistant to various diseases and pests (except codling moth). Susceptible to brown rot, slightly susceptible to scab and powdery mildew. Poor storage.
  • Variety yield : Very productive.
  • Is this variety self-fertile? Not self-fertile, requires a pollinator.
  • Commercial Use : Excellent as an eating and cooking apple. Very popular for table consumption and can be used to make good compotes and jellies.
  • Is this a COV variety? No, it's an old, traditional variety.
  • Comments : Native to Croncels, a suburb of Troyes in France. The tree is very cold-hardy, able to withstand temperatures down to -30°C.

Transparente de Croncels: A robust variety for your orchards

If you're looking for robust, productive, and versatile fruit trees, the Transparente de Croncels apple tree is the ideal solution. At Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees , we offer this historic variety, perfect for professional growers and market gardeners. Enjoy quality grafted plants delivered to your home and optimize your orchard with complete peace of mind.


Why choose the Transparente apple tree from Croncels?

The Transparente de Croncels apple tree is a variety renowned for its robustness, exceptional productivity, and versatile fruit. Adapted to temperate climates and well-drained soils, it perfectly meets the expectations of agricultural professionals.

At Arboriverse, we guarantee grafted plants from specialized nurseries. Buying Transparente de Croncels apple trees means opting for a quality harvest and simplified cultivation.


Key characteristics of the fruit

  • Flesh: Juicy, crisp and yellowish in color, ideal for fresh or processed consumption.
  • Caliber: Medium to large size, with a weight of around 150g and a diameter of 75mm.
  • Flavor: Slightly tangy and fragrant, providing a balanced taste experience.

This variety is perfect for short circuits, thanks to its taste qualities appreciated by consumers.


A robust and productive tree

The Transparente de Croncels apple tree is known for its vigor and ease of maintenance. Its robust growth and resistance to woolly aphids make it an economical and sustainable choice for professionals.

Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees , offers ready-to-plant plants, available bare-root or in pots.


Benefits for market gardeners and producers

Investing in Transparente apple trees from Croncels means enjoying multiple benefits:

  • High Yield: Generous productivity to maximize your harvests.
  • Culinary versatility: Perfect for fresh consumption, preparing compotes or even transforming into jellies.
  • Adaptability: Ideal for temperate climates and well-drained soils.

How to integrate this variety into your orchard?

Planting and caring for the Transparente de Croncels apple tree is made easy with the advice and products offered by Arboriverse.

  • Planting: Prefer a period between November and March, and take care not to bury the grafting ring.
  • Pollination: This variety requires the presence of other apple trees to ensure optimal fruiting. We recommend varieties such as Grenadier or James Grieve.
  • Delivery: Arboriverse offers a fast and careful delivery service directly to your plot.

A safe choice with Arboriverse

As a specialist wholesale supplier of apple trees , Arboriverse is committed to providing you with professional-quality grafted plants at producer prices. Whether you are a market gardener or an orchard manager, we are your trusted partner for establishing a successful orchard.

Buying Transparente de Croncels apple trees from Arboriverse is the guarantee of reliable and profitable production.