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List of self-fertile apple varieties

A list of apple varieties which are reliably self-fertile or partially self-fertile, and don't need another compatible apple tree nearby for pollination.

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Rootstocks

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Growing

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Self-fertility?

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Pollination group?

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Using

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Uses

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Keeping (of fruit)?

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Disease resistance

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Fireblight?

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Canker?

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Scab?

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Cedar apple rust?

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Mildew?

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Climate

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Chill requirement?

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Identification

Country of origin

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Period of origin

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Flesh colour

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Fruit color

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  • Alkmene apple trees
    Alkmene is a mid-season apple from Germany, related to to Cox but with a more robust flavor.
    • Picking season: Mid
    • Pollination group: 2
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

  • Anna apple trees
    Anna is the go-to apple apple variety for growers in low-chill climates - if you are in southern California, or the southern states, Anna is a good choice.
    • Picking season: Very early
    • Pollination group: 1
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • Cortland apple trees
    Developed from McIntosh, Cortland is one of the most widely-grown Mac-style apples.
    • Picking season: Late
    • Pollination group: 3
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • Cox Queen apple trees
    A modern self-fertile form of the renowned Cox's Orange Pippin, with arguably even better flavor.
    • Picking season: Mid
    • Pollination group: 3
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

  • Dabinett cider apple trees
    Dabinett is a traditional English cider apple variety, producing a bittersweet juice.
    • Pollination group: 6
    • Uses: Hard cider
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

  • Dolgo crab apple trees
    Malus Dolgo, also known as Pink Glow, offers early-season white flowers and dark pink fruits.
    • Picking season: Early
    • Pollination group: 2
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

  • Egremont Russet apple trees
    Egremont Russet is the most popular English russet variety, and a good apple tree for the garden.
    • Picking season: Late
    • Pollination group: 2
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • Empire apple trees
    One of the most widely-planted McIntosh style apples, Empire has the Mac flavor but improves on it.
    • Picking season: Late
    • Pollination group: 3
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • Gala apple trees
    Gala is popular supermarket apple - but better when home-grown, with a sweet pleasant flavor.
    • Picking season: Mid
    • Pollination group: 4
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • A large-fruited red-fleshed crab apple, useful for cider blends.
    • Picking season: Early
    • Pollination group: 3
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • Golden Delicious apple trees
    The flavor of home-grown Golden Delicious is far better than its supermarket reputation.
    • Picking season: Late
    • Pollination group: 4
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • Golden Hornet crab apple trees
    Malus Golden Hornet has pink / white blossom then small yellow crab apples which hang on late in the year.
    • Picking season: Very late
    • Pollination group: 5
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

  • Granny Smith apple trees
    Granny Smith is the world-famous green apple from Australia, a good choice for warmer apple-growing regions.
    • Picking season: Very late
    • Pollination group: 3
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

  • Grimes Golden apple trees
    A high quality apple, Grimes Golden is probably the parent of Golden Delicious, but with a richer flavor.
    • Picking season: Late
    • Pollination group: 3
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

  • Hewe's Virginia crab apple trees
    Also known as Virginia Crab, Hewe's Crab is considered one of the best varieties for cider.
    • Picking season: Late
    • Pollination group: 3
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

  • Jonathan apple trees
    One of the best-flavored US apple varieties, a good choice for the backyard orchard.
    • Picking season: Late
    • Pollination group: 3
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • Kerr crab apple trees
    A cold-hardy crab-apple, primarily used for cider and cooking.
    • Picking season: Mid
    • Pollination group: 2
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • Laxton's Superb apple trees
    Laxton's Superb is a deservedly popular English late-season dessert apple from the Victorian era.
    • Picking season: Late
    • Pollination group: 4
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • Michelin cider apple trees
    Michelin is a traditional French cider apple variety producing a bittersweet juice.
    • Pollination group: 4
    • Uses: Hard cider
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • Northland Crab is a cold-hardy crab apple, ideal for crab-apple jelly.
    • Picking season: Early
    • Pollination group: 3
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • Roberts Crab crab apple trees
    An unusual red-fleshed crab-apple which has large purple fruits. The juice is a claret red colour.
    • Picking season: Mid
    • Pollination group: 2
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

  • Saint Edmund's Russet apple trees
    Not as well known as other russets, St. Edmund's Russet is nevertheless one of the best.
    • Picking season: Mid
    • Pollination group: 3
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • Spartan apple trees
    Spartan produces lots of crimson maroon apples, crunchy, sweet, easy to grow, and a delicate "vinous" flavor.
    • Picking season: Late
    • Pollination group: 3
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • Sturmer Pippin apple trees
    A traditional late-season English apple, ideal for storing.
    • Picking season: Late
    • Pollination group: 3
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • Vilberie cider apple trees
    A traditional French bittersweet cider variety.
    • Pollination group: 6
    • Uses: Hard cider
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • Worcester Pearmain apple trees
    Worcester Pearmain is a well-known early-season English apple, noted for its strawberry-like flavors.
    • Picking season: Early
    • Pollination group: 3
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile

  • Yellow Transparent apple trees
    A traditional very early-season dual-purpose apple, which is also very winter-hardy.
    • Picking season: Very early
    • Pollination group: 2
    • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile