AT A GLANCE
Is an apricot tree self-fertile?
Most apricot trees (Prunus armeniaca) are self-fertile and do not require a pollen donor. However, some varieties, such as 'Orangered', 'Hargrand' and 'Goldrich', require a pollinator such as 'Ungarische Beste' or 'Bergeron'. Apricots are pollinated by wind and bees.
Is the apricot self-fertile?
The apricot (Prunus armeniaca) is usually self-fertile. For the stone fruit plant, a second apricot tree is usually not required as a pollen donor, so that the hermaphroditic blossoms turn into tasty fruits. Only isolatedapricot varieties are not self-fertile and for them pollination dependent on a compatible pollinator.
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Which apricot varieties need a pollinator?
A second apricot tree as pollinators need the apricot varieties 'Orangered', 'Hargrand' and 'Goldrich'. Excellent as pollen donor these apricots are suitable:
- 'Hungarian Best': historical apricot variety, particularly hardy, also thrives in partial shade Location, growth height 300 cm to 500 cm.
- 'Bergeron': latest Apricot Blossom from mid-April to early May, resistant to Monilia peak drought, stature height 400 cm to 500 cm.
How are apricots pollinated?
Apricots are pollinated by wind and bees. The profitable one apricot cultivation in Germany depends on a warm and wind-protected location. For this reason, fertilization in windless locations, such as that trellis, only secured with sufficient insect flight.
Tip
Apricot tree is a bee pasture
The apricot (Prunus armeniaca) boasts a nectar and pollen value of 4. This makes the stone fruit plant one of the ideal ones bee pastures for the natural garden. The up to 4 cm large, fragrant flowers are a popular destination for all honey bees and wild bee species Horned mason bee (Osmia cornuta), fat sand bee (Andrena gravida) and six-striped honey bee (Lasioglossum). sex striatum).