Daleside Nurseries

Fact Sheet No. 6  

Pollination Made Simple

APPLES & PEARS - Most of us live in urban areas where we have an abundance of pollen and pollinating insects within a short distance. The weather has far more influence on successful fruit set than available pollinating partners do. Most fruit trees would set adequate fruit if we experience kind weather conditions during full bloom! Some varieties have shown a tendency to be partially self-fertile. If, however, you don’t want to leave things to nature you can use the following pollination guide.

On this list and on our labels each variety has been given a POLLINATION GROUP. Varieties can be matched within one group either side. I.e. A variety in group 3 will inter pollinate with any variety in groups 2, 3 & 4. The exception to this is triploid varieties. They require two none triploid varieties in order to be pollinated.
Some varieties of ornamental crab apples (Malus) make very good pollinators for apple trees. The following varieties are particularly good ‘EVEREST’ & ‘PINK GLOW’.

CHERRIES - All our varieties are self fertile so do not require another variety for pollination.

PLUMS & GAGES - Most of our varieties are self-fertile but, for those which are not you can apply the same ‘Pollination Group’ method as for apples and pears.

APRICOT, PEACHES & NECTARINES - All our varieties are self-fertile but, they may need to be hand pollinated in cold weather to achieve a good fruit set.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information given both on our lists and labels. However, some details may vary according to special or geographical circumstances. Varieties offered are subject to availability.

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