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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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Our range of Apple Trees for Professional Arborists

Discover the Arboriverse range for professional-quality apple trees at producer prices, with careful delivery throughout France.

Arboriverse: The Specialist Wholesale Supplier of Apple Trees for Professional Arborists

At Arboriverse , we are committed to supporting professional arborists by offering them complete and tailored solutions for growing apple trees. Our product range covers all the needs of professionals, from the purchase of grafted apple trees to the supply of bare-root rootstocks , with particular attention paid to professional quality , producer prices , and careful delivery throughout France .


The Complete Range of Apple Trees for Professional Arborists

Grafted Apple Trees: A Guarantee of Professional Quality

Our grafted apple trees are carefully selected to ensure optimal robustness and excellent productivity. Each plant is grafted by specialized nurseries to meet the specific needs of professionals.

  • Professional quality : Robust plants suitable for intensive operations.
  • Producer price : Cost reduction for large volumes.
  • Delivery to farm or plot : Simplicity and practicality of supply.

Available types:

  • High-stem grafted apple trees : Ideal for large commercial orchards.
  • Half-stem grafted apple trees : Perfect for medium-sized farms and mechanical harvesting.
  • Apple trees grafted with scions or cattails : Suitable for espalier orchards or intensive plantings.

Grafted Apple Trees: Suitable for Large Farms

Our grafted apple trees meet the demands of market gardeners, apple growers, and orchard managers. Designed for optimal yield, they are delivered quickly and at competitive prices.

  • Grafting by specialist nurserymen.
  • Available bare root or in pots depending on your needs.
  • Decreasing prices according to the quantity ordered.

Apple Rootstocks: A Solid Foundation for Your Crops

Arboriverse's bare-root rootstocks ensure optimal compatibility with the most popular apple tree varieties. They are designed to withstand varying climatic conditions while ensuring rapid rooting.

  • Producer price for increased profitability.
  • Fast delivery throughout France.
  • Available in several sizes: half-stem, high-stem, bare roots.

The Benefits of Choosing Arboriverse

Technical Expertise at Your Service

As a specialized wholesale supplier, Arboriverse offers personalized technical advice to help you design, implement, and optimize your orchards. Our experts will support you with technical itineraries tailored to your needs.

  • Free quotes within 48 hours .
  • Dedicated technical support to maximize your returns.

Fast and Reliable Delivery

We ensure careful and fast delivery directly to your orchard or farm. Whether you are a nurseryman or a professional arborist , our plants and rootstocks arrive in perfect condition to guarantee optimal planting.

  • Delivery within 15 days.
  • Delivery with tailgate or to your plot.

FAQ

What types of apple trees does Arboriverse offer?

Arboriverse offers a wide range of grafted apple trees, including high-stem, half-stem, scion and bare-root formats.

What are the delivery times?

Our delivery times are generally within 15 days, with careful delivery directly to your farm.

What advantages do you offer for large volumes?

We offer decreasing prices according to the quantities ordered, reducing costs for professionals.

Does Arboriverse offer technical advice?

Yes, we offer personalized technical advice and free quotes to support your project.

Are your products suitable for all types of floors?

Our apple trees and rootstocks are selected for their adaptability to different soils and climates.

What ordering methods are available?

You can order online or contact us directly for a personalized quote.


Conclusion

With Arboriverse, simplify the establishment of your orchard thanks to professional-quality grafted apple trees , suitable rootstocks , and tailor-made technical support. Take advantage now of our competitive prices and our reliable delivery service to design a high-performance and sustainable orchard.