Did you know apples need pollination from a different kind of apple tree? Or that crabapples are good pollen sources for apple trees? I knew cherries were particular like this, but I didn’t realize that apples had the same kind of issues. I planted two different kinds of apple trees right next to each other (Granny Smith and Jonathan), which turns out to have been a very smart decision. These are good pollinators for each other. I also have two Prairie Fire crabapples in the front yard, which probably help, too.

Anyway, I found a good resource that explains the varieties of apples, cherries, and other trees that are useful for cross pollination. It’s from the Colorado State University Extension, and you can click here to view it. It has a handy table on apple tree compatibility, as well as one for cherries and some other great info.