Nearly all apple varieties require a pollinator, that is another apple variety nearby to donate pollen.
It is possible to get by without a pollinator in suburban areas if there are other apples planted close by, but by planting a suitable pollinator a more certain and heavier fruit set is likely. Choose trees with the same pollination group number for satisfactory cross pollination. Those with adjacent numbers will usually pollinate each other.
Triploid varieties are an exception – they need a pollinator, but will not provide viable pollen for another variety. Some varieties self-pollinate, but perform better with a pollination partner. Both types are highlighted in our catalogue.
Many varieties have multiple uses so fruit from a single tree can be great for eating and cooking and in some cases cider as well.
If you don’t want to worry about pollination then select one of our Collections. These consist of suitable pollination partners and are chosen to give a spread of harvest times.