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Pollination of Sansa apple trees
Your
Sansa apple tree is in
flowering group 4.
It is
not self-fertile and needs a pollination partner of a different variety nearby.
The following varieties will pollinate this apple tree.
(Most
white-blossom crab-apples will also be good pollinators for this variety).
Pollination partner apple varieties in our catalog
Antonovka is one of the most cold-hardy of all apple varieties.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Early
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Full-size
A popular traditional French hard cider variety.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking:
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
- Semi-standard
A good quality hardy traditional New England apple which keeps well.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
- Full-size
An old-fashioned winter eating apple, with a strong sweet/sharp flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
A mid-season apple variety with a good flavor, and good for juicing.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Mid
- Available rootstocks:
- Semi-dwarf
One of the world's great cooking apples, Calville Blanc is a French variety with a spicy tangy flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
A large-fruited cold-hardy crab-apple.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Mid
- Available rootstocks:
- Full-size
A quietly popular apple, similar to Delicious but with a better and more complex flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Semi-dwarf
Cornish Gilliflower is a popular traditional English eating apple with an excellent sweet aromatic flavour.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Very late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
Developed from McIntosh, Cortland is one of the most widely-grown Mac-style apples.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Partially self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Semi-dwarf
CrimsonCrisp is a modern scab-resistant apple, with a very crisp flesh. It can be picked over a long-period.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Mid
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
Elstar is an attractive apple with a well-balanced honeyed flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Semi-dwarf
One of the most widely-planted McIntosh style apples, Empire has the Mac flavor but improves on it.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Partially self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Semi-standard
Enterprise is a modern American disease-resistant apple, good for eating fresh and cooking.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Very late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
- Semi-standard
- Full-size
A fine-flavored late-season eating apple from Germany.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
Esopus Spitzenberg is one of the best-flavored American heirloom apples, and a favorite of Thomas Jefferson.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
- Semi-standard
Fiesta is Cox-style apple, easy to grow, with a good aromatic flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Partially self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
A modern disease-resistant variety related to Jonathan and Golden Delicious.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
An unusual small apple with a distinctive sweet flavor, and exceptional cold-hardiness.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-standard
- Full-size
Developed in Japan, but with all-American parents, Fuji is a very attractive apple with a good sweet flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Very late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
Malus Golden Hornet has pink / white blossom then small yellow crab apples which hang on late in the year.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 5
- Self-fertile
- Picking: Very late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
GoldRush is a modern disease-resistant apple, like Golden Delicious but with a better tart/sweet balance. It is also one of the best new hard-cider varieties.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Very late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
- Semi-standard
- Full-size
Granny Smith is the world-famous green apple from Australia, a good choice for warmer apple-growing regions.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Self-fertile
- Picking: Very late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
A high quality apple, Grimes Golden is probably the parent of Golden Delicious, but with a richer flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
Harrison is a traditional American cider apple, noted for its excellent juice quality.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking:
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
- Semi-standard
- Full-size
Harry Masters Jersey is a traditional English cider apple variety, producing a bittersweet juice.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking:
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
Herefordshire Redstreak is an old English cider apple variety which produces a bittersharp juice.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 5
- Not self-fertile
- Picking:
- Available rootstocks:
- Semi-dwarf
Also known as Virginia Crab, Hewe's Crab is considered one of the best varieties for cider.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
- Full-size
Honeycrisp is a cold-hardy disease-resistant apple - it shows just how good modern apples have become.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Semi-dwarf
- Semi-standard
A large yellow russeted apple with an excellent sweet flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
An interesting cross of Red Delicious and Jonathan, for eating fresh or baking.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 5
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
A high-quality late-season eating apple, keeps well, and at its best in mid-winter.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Very late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
A popular Arkansas variety with a rich southern flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Very late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
Kingston Black is one of the premier English cider varieties and produces a bittersharp juice.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 5
- Not self-fertile
- Picking:
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
- Semi-standard
A small highly flavored variety from France, where it is known as Api. Thought to be very old.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
Macoun is one of the best McIntosh-style apples, with the characteristic flowery vinous flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
An 18th century French apple variety with an aromatic and complex flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
Michelin is a traditional French cider apple variety producing a bittersweet juice.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Partially self-fertile
- Picking:
- Available rootstocks:
- Semi-standard
In use since the 18th century, Newtown Pippin is a versatile American apple with a good aromatic flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
Northern Spy is a popular late-season American heirloom apple variety which stores well.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 5
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Very late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-standard
An improved form of Northern Spy, and an excellent all-round apple for northern areas.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Semi-standard
- Semi-standard
A classic English russet apple from the Victorian era, notable for its pineapple-like flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 5
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
Cripps Pink is one of the best-known modern apple varieties, well-suited to the warmer apple-growing regions.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Very late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
A small English 18th century apple with a distinctive fruity pineapple-like flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
Pixie Crunch is a small modern disease-resistant apple with a crisp flesh and great flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Mid
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
- Full-size
Porter's Perfection is a 19th century English cider variety producing a bittersharp juice.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking:
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
A late summer apple, one of the most disease-resistant of all apples.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Mid
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
A very early disease-resistant golden-green apple with a tart flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Very early
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
Delicious is one of the most popular red apples, available in both Red and original Hawkeye forms.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
A disease-resistant and cold-hardy summer apple with a sweet flavor, also known as Co-op 13.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Early
- Available rootstocks:
- Semi-dwarf
- Semi-standard
A traditional French sweet-flavored dual-purpose apple.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Stock availability:
- Sold-out
Considered by many to be the best-tasting apple ever, Rubinette has a perfect sweet / sharp flavour.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
Not as well known as other russets, St. Edmund's Russet is nevertheless one of the best.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Partially self-fertile
- Picking: Mid
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
A rich sweet-flavored red apple which grows best in the northern states.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
Spartan produces lots of crimson maroon apples, crunchy, sweet, easy to grow, and a delicate "vinous" flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Partially self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Semi-dwarf
A high-quality late-season eating apple with plenty of interesting flavor.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
A high-quality late-season eating apple, with excellent flavor and disease-resistant qualities.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
- Semi-standard
A traditional English cider variety, producing a sweet juice.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking:
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
Sweet 16 is a sweet-flavored apple, with good cold hardiness.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Mid
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
An excellent late-season Cox-style aromatic apple.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 4
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
Winecrisp is a modern disease-resistant apple with a spicy flavor. Also known as Co-op 31.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Semi-dwarf
- Full-size
Wolf River is the perfect cooking apple for the north - reliable, cold-hardy, disease resistant.
Check pollinators >- Pollination:
- Flowering group: 3
- Not self-fertile
- Picking: Late
- Available rootstocks:
- Dwarf
- Full-size
More advice about pollination
Please note that our whilst our system takes many relevant factors into account, it is certainly not completely accurate
Our article on the pollination of fruit trees gives more details of the factors involved in pollination.
Crab apples
It is worth remembering that most white-blossom crab apple trees make excellent pollinators for almost any apple variety. This is because they produce very large quantities of pollen over a long period and are (with some exceptions) only distantly related to mainstream apple varieties so their pollen is highly compatible.
