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Do plums grow on trees or bushes?
Plums grow on trees.
How are plums grown?
Plums are grown on trees in orchards.
How close does another plum tree need to be to pollinate?
A maximum distance would be 50 feet. However, as close as possible is much better as fruit set drops off with increasing distance. Studies have shown that even when two plums are planted next to each other, the side facing the pollinator will have more fruit. Bees are the main pollinator, and wind does not have much part in the pollination of plums. Make sure you have two varieties that will be compatible, as not all plums will pollinate each other - and that includes two of the same variety.
Can honey bees pollinate plants other than flowers?
Yes, honey bees can pollinate plants other than flowers. For example, in California, honey bees are absolutely essential to pollinate the almond trees.
Do you have to plant 2 plum trees for pollination?
Plums are not self-fertile. They need pollen from another tree or shrub.Plums belong to the genus "prunus" and it has been argued that any other prunus tree or shrub should be able to successfully pollinate a plum blossom. However, there are a few considerations:1) Getting the pollen from "father" to "mother". Bees, hover flies, moths, and other insects are the best way. Sometimes over short distances wind can do it. However the pollen has to get from point A to point B. You can try doing it yourself with a feather duster.2) Timing of flowering. Unless the "father" and "mother" plants are blooming at the same time, they can't get together. This is critical. Warmer locations result in earlier blooming, so a plum tree on the sunny side of a house may bloom earlier than one on the shady side. Different varieties also bloom at different times.3) Variety of plant. The best advice is that Asian plums will pollinate other Asian plums. Hybrid plums are best pollinated by wild plums. Hybrid plums will not pollinate other hybrid plums. See the University of Saskatchewan's article by Dr. Bob Bors and Rick Sawatsky.If you are talking about a very warm climate like California, there may be varieties of plum with different considerations."Jack Horner"........Added::: There are many varieties of European derived plums that are self pollinating. Green Gage is an excellent quality old European variety that can have green yellow skin. Asian derived plums (often called Japanese plums) need cross pollination with another Asian variety except for a few certain varieties like Santa Rosa It's a Japanese plum and it's self pollinating..European and Asian plums will not cross pollinate....Check with your local plant nurseries there are several varieties of self-polinating plum trees available depending on your area/climate ect...
How does an apple flower pollinate?
It depends on the type of apple tree, some are self pollinating and some need other trees pollen in order to pollinate.
Do bees pollinate orange trees?
Yes. Bees pollinate most flowers and trees. One of a bees favorite places is a orchard where fruit trees are everywhere.
What do prunes grow on?
Trees. Prunes are plums.
Does a Gala pollinate with a Anna?
Yes, Gala and Anna apple trees can pollinate each other because they bloom around the same time and are compatible for cross-pollination. Bees and other pollinators help transfer the pollen between the trees to facilitate fruit production.
Are plums from red plum trees edible?
Yes, the plums from the red plum tree are edible. Just note: There can be rotten plums that can cause serious sickness, so be careful about which plums you pick.
Do butterflies and moths pollinate trees?
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Do olive trees self-pollinate?
Yes, olive trees are capable of self-pollination, but they generally benefit from cross-pollination with other olive trees to improve fruit production.
