9 months trees:

A 9 month tree is benchgrafted in winter, planted in spring and lifted in the following autumn. Depending on the year and on the varieties, these trees can have more or less branches. A yield potential ranging from 3 to 4 kg per tree in the second year. A yield of 3 to 4 kg per tree can be expected in the second year and full yield can be reached within the fifth year depending on the orchard technology.

Maiden trees:

A maiden tree is budded in the field in summer time and lifted in autumn of the following year. A yield of 5 to 7 kg per tree can be expected in the second year and full yield is reached within the fifth year, depending on the orchard technology.

2 years old trees(Knipboom):

The knipboom tree is benchgrafted in winter of the first year and planted in spring. It is cut back during winter in the second year and the tree is lifted in the following autumn. Its main characteristic is the yield potential ranging from 6 to 9 kg per tree in the second year. Full yield can be expected in the fourth or the fifth year depending on the orchard technology. Knipbooms represent 80% of Dalival tree production.