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Is it true you need bees?
Yes, they help pollinate different flowers and fruit trees
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.
How do fruit trees breed true if they must be pollinated by a different variety?
When any tree is pollinated the resultant seed will be at least slightly different from the parent plants, even if the two parent trees are clones of each other. To get fruit trees that are exactly the same as the parent plant, cuttings are taken. For varieties that require a different variety to pollinate successfully, the genetics of the seed produced does not matter as it is the fruit that is used.
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.
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.
How do butterflies affect the environment?
Butterflies affect the environment by pollinating flowers, fruit and other types of trees, which in turn affects the environment.
Will a pear tree pollinate and apple tree?
No, pear trees and apple trees cannot cross-pollinate successfully because they belong to different genera (Malus and Pyrus). To ensure proper pollination for fruit production, it is best to plant two apple trees or two pear trees of compatible varieties in close proximity.
Why does your fruit have no fruit?
If you mean why does " your fruit tree have no fruit " than it's either the tree requires another fruit tree to pollinate it or trees take time to mature before bearing fruits.
Can a Montgomery cherry tree pollinate a Bing cherry tree?
No, Montgomery cherry trees cannot pollinate Bing cherry trees as they are not compatible for cross-pollination. It is recommended to have a different variety of cherry tree that blooms around the same time as the Bing cherry tree for successful pollination and fruit production.
Why do formers breed bees in their fruit orchards?
Bees are used to pollinate the trees. As they fly from flower to flower, from tree to tree, pollen attached to the bees is transferred between trees which pollinates them, allowing them to produce fruit.
Why no nuts on our English and Black walnut trees?
A late frost in the spring will damage the blossoms and without blossoms to pollinate there will be no fruit (nuts).
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.
