Apple trees

[Strawberry delight]

I have heard on the radio that you need 2 apple trees for them to fruit so they can pollinate each other.

Is this true?

Thanks in advance

SD

[starloc]

a lot will fruit on there own, but having another with the correct pollination group will usualy give more fruit, but most areas are full of apple trees so theres usualy some around of the right type, its best to get a self fertile one though unless your getting another
avoid triploid ones like bramleys unless as they need more pollination partners, unless your going to plant a few trees

[Strawberry delight]

Thanks starloc!

[northepaul]

Do you have a lot of apple or crab apple trees near you? If you're not sure have a walk around and look, you might be surprised. (They are easily recognised at the moment too)
I have one apple tree, (currently though am expecting a new one in November.) but there are loads around the area and I had a small crop this year.

[FB.]

For most people, a second apple tree is not necessary.

In most areas, there are enough nearby apple trees (or crab apples) and enough bees (or other pollinating insects) to give adequate pollination, although the nearer the companion tree, the more likely that good pollination will occur.

In some instances, varieties won't cross-pollinate each other because they're related.

In other instances, some varieties of apple tree do not produce fertile pollen and are not suitable for pollinating other trees.

In yet other instances, some varieties of apple tree are self-fertile and do not need a pollinator.

In yet other instances, two different types of apple tree (or on different rootstocks) may not flower at the same time, so pollen transfer may not occur.