Tree nursery

Quality through high standards

By professionals for professionals!

We are passionate about stone fruit. Thanks to decades of our own cultivation experience and close cooperation with growers, we can share important insights into cultivation, care, and planning for new plantings.

Our range of sweet cherries, plums, apricots, peaches, and nectarines covers the entire ripening period for each type of fruit. We also offer Japanese plums, chestnuts, elderberries, greengages, mirabelle plums, and, in the future, pears.

What sets our tree nursery apart

Healthy, certified plant material nursery

Virus-free starting material in accordance with AGOZV and traceable, verified origins.

Sustainability & quality in cultivation

Environmentally conscious cultivation methods, our own seedling production, and high-quality varieties—both new and proven—at a fair price.

Expert advice & customer service

Close cooperation with our customers and comprehensive, sound advice on all aspects of professional fruit growing.

Tree qualities

The quality of our trees reflects our commitment to high-quality, healthy produce. Through a series of precise processes and a high degree of manual labor, our one- to two-year-old fruit trees are classified into four quality levels.

Whether spindle, Drapeau, or UFO systems: our classification system enables us to always offer the most suitable growth forms and strengths.

I+ Sorting

  • At least six side shoots with even distribution
  • Strong tree with very well-branched crown
  • Well suited for spindle training, Drapeau systems, V-shaped
  • One-year grafting, trunk height approx. 60 cm
  • Knip trees: two-year-old tree with 1-year-old crown, trunk height 60-80 cm

I. Sorting

  • Three to six side shoots evenly distributed
  • Strong tree with well-branched crown
  • One-year-old graft, trunk height approx. 60 cm
  • Knip trees: two-year-old tree with 1-year-old crown, trunk height 60–80 cm

II+ Sorting

  • Up to three side shoots, uneven or one-sided branching.
  • Good, strong tree with only uneven branching.
  • One-year grafting, trunk height approx. 60 cm.
  • Knip trees: two-year-old tree with 1-year crown, trunk height 60-80 cm.
  • Well suited for plantations and cultivation systems in which training measures are carried out or required (e.g., UFO plantations)

II. Sorting

  • Tends to be sparse to unbranched
  • Tree is slightly smaller overall
  • Copes well with moderate to difficult planting conditions and provides better growth results in drier regions

Main delivery in autumn

4 reasons why we prefer main delivery in autumn:

Better adaptation to the new location

The trees have more time to get used to the new soil and climate.

Less stress, fewer losses

Thanks to the rest period, the plants recover more quickly and grow steadily.

More time before the first shoots appear

In spring, there is only a short window of opportunity – planting in autumn offers planning security.

Optimal root development in winter

Something is happening underground too: the roots continue to grow in winter – invisible, but effective.

Important storage information

Temporary storage in a cold storage facility is possible and sometimes unavoidable in certain regions due to weather conditions in the fall. If this is necessary, it is important to keep the roots moist while ensuring good ventilation. We strongly advise against storing them in the same cold storage facility as fruit and vegetables. When planting in the spring, it is important to prune them appropriately.

What our customers say about us

We were looking for apricots to plant at our apiary. A quick internet search led us to Gräb. The selection is wonderful. We sent an email inquiry, got in touch by phone... perfect. Today we picked up a few varieties there: wonderful quality and very helpful, friendly staff. Thank you very much for the great service! I wish the team and the company continued success. :-)

Jörg Nuber | Bienenzuchtverein Rheinbach

Delivery within Germany & to other EU countries

We reliably deliver our high-quality fruit trees within Germany and to selected countries in the EU. Shipping is handled securely and in a way that protects the plants – tailored to the requirements of living goods.

Delivery to other EU countries:
  • France
  • Switzerland
  • Austria
  • Northern Italy
  • Danmark
  • Netherlands
  • Belgium
  • Luxembourg
  • Poland
  • Czech Republic
  • Slovakia
  • Hungary

Other countries on request – depending on the regulations of the respective breeders and legal requirements. We will be happy to check the shipping options to your country and provide you with a customized quote. Contact us for your international delivery – we will be happy to advise you free of charge!

We are happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have!

With our own many years of experience in cultivating numerous old and new varieties in the Middle Rhine region, we are happy to advise you on planning new plantings, selecting varieties and rootstocks, and internal processes relating to the care and maintenance of a healthy tree population. We look forward to hearing from you!

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