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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.
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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...
What do you call jamun in English?
Jamun is called a black plum or Java plum in English.
When does the plum tree bear its fruit?
because ur the smellyest personin the world
What is a wild plum?
It is a plum that fights for its freedom and lives in the jungle. It's a silvester fruit, and when it's caught, it can bite you. Many people in the world think that when you eat a wild plum they can get sick, but it's a legend.
Do plum tree carry diseasea?
Plum trees can be prone to certain diseases such as plum pox virus, brown rot, and powdery mildew. Proper care and regular inspections can help prevent and manage these diseases to keep plum trees healthy.
Does a plum tree need to have another plum tree to pollinate each other in order to produce fruit?
Yes, plums need the correct pollinator. The right one depends on which variety you have.
Will 2 Victoria plums trees pollinate each other?
Victoria plums are self fertile so do not require another plum tree to pollinate them.
Will a Methany plum tree pollinate a Alderman plum tree?
it could
Can a pear tree pollinate with a plum tree?
Any plant can pollinate with any plant. Just so long as there's bees there. Bees accidentally get pollen from other plants on there feet and can ACCIDENTALLY cross-pollinate. So, yes, a pear CAN pollinate with a plum tree.
Can a plum tree pollinate an apple tree?
No, a plum tree cannot pollinate an apple tree. They are different species and require pollen from the same species or a closely related one for successful pollination.
Do you need a cross polinator for your green gage plum to get it to produce?
No, they can self-pollinate. (with the help of the bees, of course) But, they do do better if you have another tree around. Maybe a red plum like a prune type. I used to have an orchard, but I didn't raise plums. I had enough trouble with the birds as it was. Yeah, even if you have a self-pollinating species, they always do better with another one. Genetic diversity and that, makes the fruit larger and maybe a little more tasty.
Do you need 2 plum trees to produce fruit?
No, you do not necessarily need 2 plum trees to produce fruit. Some plum tree varieties are self-pollinating, meaning they can produce fruit on their own without needing another tree for pollination.
Do you need two plum trees to produce fruit?
No, you do not need two plum trees to produce fruit. Some plum tree varieties are self-pollinating and can produce fruit on their own.
What is another word for mauve?
lavender, plum, violet
What is another name for Christmas pie?
Figgy Pudding
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...
What is another name for the fruit Japan plum?
There are two - Ume (used for umeboshi) and Sumomo, but they are two different species although both referred to as 'Japanese plum.'
