Pollination by butterflies and bees is necessary for fruit trees and small fruits to actually produce. These pollinators transfer the pollen from one tree to another, leading to fertilization and fruit development. Typically, two different varieties of the same tree type must be planted within eyesight of each other. For example you will need two different apple tree varieties planted near each other to actually enjoy an apple harvest. A cherry tree will not pollinate an apple tree. And to complicate matters, some fruits are actually self-pollinating and self-fruitful. But don’t worry! We have simplified it for you with our resources below to help you enjoy a bountiful harvest. Browse our fruit tree pollinations guides below.
| Apple | Blossoms | Pollination Requirements | Average Ripening | Height | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combo Apple | Varies | Self Pollinating | September | 15-20' | 5 |
| Fuji | Mid-Season | Another Apple (Granny Smith) | Mid September | 10-15' | 5 |
| Granny Smith | Mid-Season | Another Apple (Golden Delicious) | Late October | 10-15' | 5 |
| Honeycrisp | Mid-Season | Another Apple (GD, GS) | Late September | 10-15' | 4 |
| Jonathan | Mid-Season | Another Apple (Fuji, GS, McIntosh) | Late Sept/Early Oct | 10-15' | 5 |
| Kinderkrisp | Early Season | Another Apple (Golden Delicious) | Late August | 10-15' | 4 |
| McIntosh | Mid-Season | Another Apple (GS, Jonathan) | Late September | 10-15' | 4 |
| Red Delicious | Late Season | Another Apple (GD, GS, Jonathan) | Mid October | 10-15' | 5 |
| Triple Play | Mid-Season | Self Pollinating | Mid/Late September | 12-15' | 4 |
| Yellow Delicious | Mid-Season | Another Apple (Granny Smith) | Late September | 10-15' | 4 |
| Apple | Texture | Flavor | Fresh Eating | Baking | Sauce | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combo Apple | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Fuji | Crisp | Sweet | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Very Good |
| Granny Smith | Crisp | Tart | Very Good | Good | Good | Fair |
| Honeycrisp | Crisp | Sweet | Excellent | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Jonathan | Crisp | Tart | Very Good | Good | Very Good | Good |
| Kinderkrisp | Crisp | Sweet | Excellent | Good | Good | Very Good |
| McIntosh | Crisp | Tart | Very Good | Fair | Very Good | Fair |
| Red Delicious | Crisp | Sweet | Good | Fair | Fair | Good |
| Blueberry Variety | Blossoms | Pollination Requirements | Average Ripening | Height | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecrop | May | Self Pollinating | Mid July | 4-6' | 4 |
| Elliot | May | Self Pollinating | August | 4-6' | 4 |
| Jelly Bean | May | Self Pollinating | July/August | 1-2' | 4 |
| Northcountry | May | Plant with Northland | July | 2' | 3 |
| Northland | May | Plant with Northcountry | July | 3-4' | 3 |
| Patriot | May | Self Pollinating | July | 4-6' | 4 |
| Peach Sorbet | May | Self Pollinating | July | 2' | 5 |
| Perpetua | May/Summer | Self Pollinating | July/October | 3-4' | 4 |
| Pink Icing | May | Self Pollinating | July | 3-4' | 5 |
| Superior | May | Self Pollinating | July | 3-4' | 3 |
| Blueberry Variety | Blueberry Texture | Blueberry Flavor | Fresh Eating | Baking | Sauce | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecrop | Firm | Mild, Sweet | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Fair |
| Elliot | Firm | Sweet | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Fair |
| Jelly Bean | Firm, Juicy | Sweet | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Fair |
| Northcountry | Fine, Tender | Sweet | Very Good | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Northland | Fine, Tender | Sweet | Very Good | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Patriot | Firm | Sweet | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Fair |
| Peach Sorbet | Firm | Sweet | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Fair |
| Perpetua | Firm | Sweet | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Fair |
| Pink Icing | Firm | Sweet | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Fair |
| Superior | Firm | Sweet | Very Good | Excellent | Very Good | Fair |
| Cherry Variety | Blossoms | Pollination Requirements | Average Ripening | Height | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bing | Early May | Lapin, Van, Rainier | Mid June | 12-15' | 5 |
| Carmine Jewel | Early May | Self Pollinating | Late July | 8' | 3 |
| Combo Cherry | Early May | Self Pollinating | Late June to July | 15-20' | 5 |
| Early Richmond | Early May | Self Pollinating | July | 12-15' | 3 |
| Evans Bali | Early May | Self Pollinating | Late June to July | 15 | 3 |
| Juliet | Early May | Self Pollinating | Late July | 5-8' | 2 |
| Lambert | Early May | Montmorency, Van, Stella | Mid July | 12-15' | 5 |
| Lapin | Early May | Self Pollinating | Late July to August | 12-15' | 4 |
| Montmorency | Early May | Self Pollinating | Late June to July | 12-18' | 5 |
| Rainier Sweet | Early May | Bing, Montmorency, Van, Stella | Mid-Late June | 15-25' | 5 |
| Romeo | Early May | Self Pollinating | Mid-Late June | 12' | 2 |
| Stella | Early May | Self Pollinating | Early July | 15' | 5 |
| Sweet Cherry Pie | Early May | Self Pollinating | Mid July | 15' | 3 |
| Van | Early May | Bing, Lambert, Rainier, Stella | Mid June | 12-15' | 5 |
| Cherry Variety | Cherry Texture | Cherry Flavor | Fresh Eating | Baking | Sauce | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bing | Firm | Sweet | Excellent | Excellent | Fair | Very Good |
| Carmine Bush | Firm | Tart | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Very Good |
| Combo Cherry | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Early Richmond | Firm | Tart | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Evans Bali | Juicy | Tart | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Juliet | Juicy | Sweet | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good | Good |
| Lambert | Firm | Sweet | Excellent | Excellent | Fair | Very Good |
| Lapin | Juicy | Sweet | Excellent | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good |
| Montmorency | Juicy | Tart | Fair | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
| Rainier Sweet | Firm | Sweet | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Romeo | Juicy | Sweet | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Stella | Firm | Sweet | Good | Fair | Very Good | Very Good |
| Sweet Cherry Pie | Juicy | Sweet | Fair | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Van | Firm | Sweet | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Variety | Blossoms | Pollination Requirements | None | Average Ripening | Height | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contender | Early May | Self Fruitful | None | Mid / Late August | 12-15' | 4 |
| Redhaven | Early May | Self Fruitful | None | July - Early August | 15-20' | 5 |
| Reliance | Early May | Self Fruitful | None | July - Early August | 18-20' | 5 |
| Variety | Type | Flavor | Texture | Fresh Eating | Baking | Sauce |
| Contender | Freestone | Sweet | Juicy | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Redhaven | Freestone | Sweet | Juicy | Excellent | Very Good | Good |
| Reliance | Freestone | Sweet | Juicy | Good | Very Good | Good |
| Variety | Blossoms | Pollination Requirements | None | Average Ripening | Height | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anjou | Early May | Another Pear | None | September | 12-15' | 5 |
| Asian Combo | Early May | Self Fruitful | None | September | 15-20' | 5 |
| Bartlett | Early May | Another Pear | None | September | 12-15' | 5 |
| Kieffer | Early May | Another Pear | None | September | 12-15' | 5 |
| Variety | Flavor | Texture | Fresh Eating | Baking | Canning | Storage |
| Anjou | Sweet | Juicy | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Good |
| Asian Combo | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bartlett | Sweet | Juicy | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| Kieffer | Crispy | Firm | Fair | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Variety | Blossoms | Pollination Requirements | None | Average Ripening | Height | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | Late April | Another Plum | None | Late August | 12-15' | 5 |
| Santa Rosa | Late April | Another Plum | None | Late July | 12-15' | 5 |
| Stanley | Late April | Self Fruitful | None | Early September | 12-15' | 5 |
| Superior | Late April | Another Plum | None | Late August | 15-20' | 4 |
| Toka | Late April | Another Plum | None | Mid August | 15-20' | 3 |
| Variety | Fruit Size | Flavor | Texture | Fresh Eating | Sauce | Storage |
| Burbank | Medium | Sweet | Juicy | Excellent | Desserts | Poor |
| Santa Rosa | Large | Tart | Firm | Excellent | Desserts | Good |
| Stanley | Medium | Sweet | Firm | Excellent | Desserts | Poor |
| Superior | Large | Sweet | Juicy | Excellent | Desserts | Poor |
| Toka | Small | Sweet | Juicy | Excellent | Desserts | Poor |
| Small Fruit Variety | Blossoms | Pollination Requirements | Average Ripening | Height | Width | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackberry 'Baby Cakes' | May | Self Pollinating | July-August | 3-4' | 3-4' | 4 |
| Blackberry 'Chester Thornless' | May | Self Pollinating | July | 4-5' | 3-4' | 5 |
| Blackberry 'Triple Crown' | May | Self Pollinating | July | 4-5' | 3-4' | 5 |
| Currant 'Consort Black' | Early Season | Self Pollinating | July | 4-5' | 3-6' | 4 |
| Currant 'Red Lake' | Early Season | Self Pollinating | July | 4-5' | 3-6' | 3 |
| Elderberry 'Samdal' | June | Multiple Samyl | Late Summer | 6-8' | 2-5' | 3 |
| Elderberry 'Samyl' | June | Multiple Samdal | Late Summer | 6-8' | 2-5' | 3 |
| Goji Berry 'Crimson Star' | May | Self Pollinating | Late Summer | 6-10' | 5-6' | 5 |
| Gooseberry 'Pixwell' | Early Season | Self Pollinating | July-August | 3-5' | 3-6' | 3 |
| Grape 'Concord Seedless' | June | Self Pollinating | September | 8-10' | 10-12' | 5 |
| Grape 'Himrod' | June | Self Pollinating | September | 8-10' | 6-8' | 5 |
| Grape 'Reliance Seedless' | June | Self Pollinating | September | 4-6' | 4-6' | 5 |
| Raspberry 'Caroline' | May | Self Pollinating | July & Sept | 4-5' | 3-4' | 5 |
| Raspberry 'Fall Gold' | May | Self Pollinating | June & August | 4-5' | 2-3' | 4 |
| Raspberry 'Heritage' | May | Self Pollinating | July & Sept | 4-5' | 3-4' | 4 |
| Raspberry 'Latham' | May | Self Pollinating | Mid July | 4-5' | 3-4' | 3 |
| Raspberry 'Munger' | May | Self Pollinating | August | 4-5' | 3-4' | 4 |
| Raspberry 'Shortcake' | May | Self Pollinating | Mid Summer | 2-3' | 2-3' | 5 |
| Small Fruit Variety | Flavor | Texture | Fresh Eating | Baking | Sauce | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackberry 'Baby Cakes' | Sweet | Firm | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
| Blackberry 'Chester Thornless' | Sweet | Firm | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
| Blackberry 'Triple Crown' | Sweet | Firm | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
| Currant 'Consort Black' | Sweet | Firm | Very Good | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
| Currant 'Red Lake' | Sweet | Firm | Very Good | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
| Elderberry 'Samdal' | Mildly Tart | Firm | Poor | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
| Elderberry 'Samyl' | Mildly Tart | Firm | Poor | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
| Goji Berry 'Crimson Star' | Sweet | Firm | Excellent | Poor | Good | Good |
| Gooseberry 'Pixwell' | Mildly Tart | Firm | Poor | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
| Grape 'Concord Seedless' | Sweet | Juicy | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
| Grape 'Himrod' | Sweet | Fine | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Grape 'Reliance Seedless' | Sweet | Firm | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Raspberry 'Caroline' | Sweet Tart | Firm | Excellent | Very Good | Excellent | Poor |
| Raspberry 'Fall Gold' | Sweet | Firm | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
| Raspberry 'Heritage' | Sweet Tart | Firm | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
| Raspberry 'Latham' | Sweet | Firm | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Poor |
| Raspberry 'Munger' | Sweet | Firm | Excellent | Very Good | Excellent | Poor |
| Raspberry 'Shortcake' | Sweet | Firm | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |