This handy guide lists pollination partners for hundreds of common (and uncommon) fruit trees, giving you the information you need to select the right trees for a fruitful backyard orchard.

Pollination partners for fruit trees are one of those things that most gardeners have heard of, but few really understand! Knowing if your tree needs pollination can be a complete mystery. It’s one of the ‘hidden’ reasons for fruit trees failing to produce fruit.

Many fruit trees need a compatible partner nearby to help them set fruit — it’s nature’s version of matchmaking. In this guide, we demystify how pollination works, explain which trees need partners (and which don’t), and help you choose the best pollination companions for a thriving, productive home orchard.

The guide includes:

• Definitions of common pollination-related terms;
• Things that can affect pollination;
• Stages of flowering;
• Order of blossom times for deciduous fruits;
• Pollination needs for different types of fruit trees;
• Comprehensive lists of pollination partners for most common varieties.