Self Pollinating Fruit Trees for Sale Online
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What Does It Mean to Be Self Pollinating?
Fruit trees that are sold as self-pollinating are sometimes also called self-fertile or self-fruitful.
A self fertile fruit tree (or nut tree) does not require pollen from another tree to set a fruit or mast crop. Pollination, whether by wind, insects, birds, or other means, can occur between an anther–the male part of the flower–and a stigma–the female part of the flower–on the same tree or even the same flower.
Other fruit trees require cross-pollination, meaning they will need pollen from a tree of the same genus but a different species or cultivar. Crabapple trees work well as a pollinator for apple trees for this reason.
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How Do Self Pollinating Trees Bought Online Work?
Self fertile fruit trees will flower in spring like any other tree, and indeed most need the services of pollinator insects and other animals to achieve fertilization. In the case of self-pollinating trees, pollen transferred from a flower on the same tree or even from different parts of the same flower can achieve pollination.
The fruits we are after are created by the tree as a means of transportation for the tree’s seeds, so we need the pollination to occur and the seed to form.
Since a second tree is not required for pollination, self-pollinating fruit trees can be an excellent choice for small yards where there may not be room for two trees. However, almost all self-pollinating fruit trees will set a bigger and better crop of fruit if they have a pollinator buddy.
If you don’t have space for a second variety yourself, look at your neighbors’ yards. They may have a suitable tree whose pollen you can “borrow,” and the two trees can be mutually beneficial.
Generally, to be effective as a pollinator buddy, the other tree must be less than 100 feet away, and the closer, the better.
What Are The Best Types of Self Pollinating Fruit Trees?
Most varieties of peaches, apricots, nectarines, sour cherries, citrus fruits, figs, and persimmons are self-pollinating.
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Best Self-Pollinating Fruit Trees
- Peaches. A summer favorite, peach trees can be found that are cold hardy to USDA zone 5. Choose from a wider variety of peaches than you could buy at the market, and enjoy a peach picked at the peak of ripeness. Our personal favorite? Try the Julyprince Peach for a sweet treat!
- Persimmons. Ripening in October and November, persimmons are bright orange and tasty fall delight. Persimmons come in two types; astringent and non-astringent (sweet). Astringent persimmons are commonly used in baking and for dehydrating. Sweet persimmons are great to eat fresh or use in a salad. Try the Fuyu Persimmon out!
- Figs. Sun-ripened figs are a real joy. Figs are also great trees to grow in containers and can be pruned to maintain a manageable size. The Celeste Fig is a staff favorite because of its sweeter than life taste. the Fignomenal Fig Tree can be a great option because of its dwarf size and small root system.
- Fruit Cocktail. The Fruit Cocktail tree produces multiple fruits that grow on a single tree! Some of the fruits grown on this tree are peaches, plums, and nectarines.
- Cherries. Cherry trees are favored for their lovely flowers and tasty fruits, often selected for home orchards and landscaping purposes. The Acerola Barbados Cherry Tree is an excellent choice for a self-pollinating cherry tree. Beyond its self-fertile nature, this tree is revered for its richness in vitamin C and its delicate light pink flowers that emit a delightfully sweet fragrance.
- Grapes. If you are looking for a self pollinating plant that is smaller than a full tree check out grapes! One of our newer varieties we offer is the Fredonia Grape Vine. This plant offers large dark purple grapes that can be enjoyed fresh, as jams, juices, or wine. For another type of grape check out the
- Raspberries. Raspberries are another great shrub that offers self-pollinating options. Some of our most popular are the Fall Gold Raspberry Plant and the
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