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List of self-fertile apple varieties
A selection of apple varieties we sell which are self-fertile or partially self-fertile.
25 varieties
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Categories
Apples
15
For the northern states
6
For the south-eastern states
2
For California
3
Cider
3
Crab-apples
7
Pears
4
Asian pears
1
Cherries
9
Sweet cherries
4
Tart cheries
5
Plums
8
European plums
1
Japanese plums
4
Peach trees
10
Stock availability
All
25
Available to pre-order
23
Not in stock
2
Rootstocks
Dwarf
16
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Semi-dwarf
16
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Semi-vigorous
3
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Vigorous
2
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Growing
Gardening skill
?
Beginner
12
Average
10
Experienced
3
Self-fertility
?
Self-fertile
9
Partially self-fertile
16
Not self-fertile
137
Pollination group
?
1
1
2
6
3
11
4
4
5
1
6
2
Pollinating others
?
Good
8
Average
11
Poor
4
Ploidy
?
Diploid
21
Triploid
Universal pollinator
?
Yes
No
Bearing regularity
?
Regular
16
Biennial tendency
5
Fruit bearing
?
Spur-bearer
17
Free-spurring
1
Partial tip-bearer
3
Tip-bearer
Wildlife
Attractive to birds
1
RHS Plants for Pollinators
24
Seeds / fruits useful for animals
1
Using
Picking season
?
Very early
2
Early
3
Mid
5
Late
11
Very late
4
Uses
Eating fresh
16
Culinary
14
Traditional cooker
1
Dual purpose
1
Juice
9
Hard cider
7
Drying
Cropping
?
Heavy
15
Good
9
Light
1
Keeping (of fruit)
?
1-3 days
1 week
4
2-3 weeks
9
1-2 months
4
3 months or more
6
Flavor style (apples)
Sweet/Sharp
2
Sharper
1
Sweeter
8
Aromatic
3
Vinous
2
Aniseed
Pear drop
Cooking result
Puree
1
Textured puree
1
Keeps shape
3
Juice style
Sweeter
1
Sharper
1
Sweet (cider)
Sharp (cider)
1
Bittersweet (cider)
3
Bittersharp (cider)
Disease resistance
General resistance
?
Good
6
Average
12
Poor
3
Fireblight
?
Very resistant
Some resistance
5
Some susceptibility
7
Very susceptible
2
Canker
?
Very resistant
Some resistance
1
Some susceptibility
6
Very susceptible
Scab
?
Very resistant
3
Some resistance
4
Some susceptibility
9
Very susceptible
2
Cedar apple rust
?
Very resistant
Some resistance
6
Some susceptibility
3
Very susceptible
2
Mildew
?
Very resistant
Some resistance
4
Some susceptibility
6
Very susceptible
Black knot
Very resistant
Climate
Cold hardiness (USDA)
?
(3) -40F / -40C
2
(4) -30F / -34C
8
(5) -20F / -29C
9
(6) -10F / -23C
1
(7) 0F / -18C
1
(8) 10F / -12C
1
(9) 20F / -7C
(10) 30F / -1C
Summer maximum temperatures
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Cold (< 20C / 67F)
9
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
21
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
21
Hot (>30C / 86F)
4
Chill requirement
?
Low-chill
4
High-chill
1
Identification
Country of origin
Australia
1
Belgium
Canada
3
Czech Republic
Denmark
France
2
Germany
1
Hungary
Israel
1
Japan
Netherlands
New Zealand
1
Russia
2
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom
7
United States
8
Period of origin
1500 - 1549
1550 - 1599
1600 - 1649
1650 - 1699
1700 - 1749
1750 - 1799
1
1800 - 1849
4
1850 - 1899
7
1900 - 1949
9
1950 - 1999
3
2000
Flesh colour
White
1
Cream
2
Golden / Yellow
1
Pink / Red
2
Dark red
Fruit color
Black
Blue - dark
Brown
Crimson
3
Gold
Green
2
Green - light
2
Green / Red
1
Green / Yellow
2
Orange
Orange / Red
5
Orange flush
Pink
Purple
1
Purple - light
Red
2
Red - dark
3
Red / Black
Red / Green
Red striped
Russet
2
Yellow
1
Yellow / Orange
Yellow / Red
Fruit size
Small
1
Average
4
Large
1
Very large
1
Variable
Awards
RHS AGM (current)
3
RHS AGM (former)
2
RHS AM
Slow Food - Ark of Taste
Cling-stone
Freestone
Semi-freestone
Clingstone
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Varieties list
Apple tree
Alkmene
Alkmene is a mid-season apple from Germany, related to to Cox but with a more robust flavor.
Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Picking season: Mid
Pollination group: 2
Self-fertility: Self-fertile
Apple tree
Anna
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
Apple tree
Cortland
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
Apple tree
Cox Queen
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
Cider apple tree
Dabinett
Dabinett is a traditional English cider apple variety, producing a bittersweet juice.
Pollination group: 6
Uses: Hard cider
Self-fertility: Self-fertile
Crab apple tree
Dolgo
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
Apple tree
Egremont Russet
Egremont Russet is the most popular English russet variety, and a good apple tree for the garden.
Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 2
Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
Apple tree
Empire
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
Apple tree
Gala
Gala is popular supermarket apple - but better when home-grown, with a sweet pleasant flavor.
Picking season: Late
Pollination group: 4
Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
Crab apple tree
Geneva Crab
A large-fruited red-fleshed crab apple, useful for cider blends.
Picking season: Early
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
Apple tree
Golden Delicious
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
Awards: RHS AGM (former)
Crab apple tree
Golden Hornet
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
Awards: RHS AGM (former)
Apple tree
Granny Smith
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
Apple tree
Grimes Golden
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
Crab apple tree
Hewe's Virginia
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
Apple tree
Jonathan
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
Crab apple tree
Kerr
A cold-hardy crab-apple, primarily used for cider and cooking.
Picking season: Mid
Pollination group: 2
Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
Apple tree
Laxton's Superb
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
Cider apple tree
Michelin
Michelin is a traditional French cider apple variety producing a bittersweet juice.
Pollination group: 4
Uses: Hard cider
Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
Crab apple tree
Northland Crab
Northland Crab is a cold-hardy crab apple, ideal for crab-apple jelly.
Picking season: Early
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
Crab apple tree
Roberts Crab
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
Apple tree
Saint Edmund's Russet
Not as well known as other russets, St. Edmund's Russet is nevertheless one of the best.
Awards: RHS AGM (current)
Picking season: Mid
Pollination group: 3
Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
Apple tree
Spartan
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
Cider apple tree
Vilberie
A traditional French bittersweet cider variety.
Pollination group: 6
Uses: Hard cider
Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
Apple tree
Yellow Transparent
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
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