pollination

if I buy say a apple tree that needs a pollinator, does it have to be from another apple tree, or will any fruit tree do, and if I buy a pear tree that needs pollinating would another fruit tree do the trick I have a established Victoria plum tree and a apple tree that's self fertile so if I go down the pear tree option can any body advise me plz,

 

Have to be another apple tree, could be in a neighbour's garden. Also needs to be in flower at the same time as yours. Traditionally apples are split into groups 1 to 7 (based on flowering times) a member of one group will pollinate other members of it's group and adjacent groups. So the question is what variety have you got? Then you can find a suitable companion for it, should be of a different variety though.

 

Apart from triploids, which need two other varieties But regarding pears, it's the same principle. You need two to tango, or a tree with two or more varieties grafted onto the same rootstock.
Fruit basics – fruit pollination / RHS Gardening
Hope the above link helps! Couldn't find a comprehensive list of pear varieties.
The Fruit Garden Displayed: Amazon.co.uk: Harry Baker: 9780304350018: Books is the bible

 

no worries mate thanks for info ill ponder it over

 

Are plums self pollinating ? I bought a patio plum last year that flowered but no fruit.

 

Do you know the variety kazzawazza? However, in my experience yes they are self fertile.
Another plum helps increase yield though.
Fruit trees need more energy to produce fruit so feed well, keep watered and mulch them. They need time to settle too before fruiting
Hopefully this year you will harvest some fruit

 

Will have to check the label tomorrow.

 

I think it’s either Jubilee or Prunus Domestica - the label has gone.

 

Jubilee is a spur bearer...had to check!....so easy to (summer) prune.
It is self fertile but always these are better with a pollinator.
Prunus domesticus is a plum

 

It’s the one with the long centre stem. Do I need to cut that back to the length of the other branches?

 

Yes I would do that.....to just below the level of that on the left. Cut to an outward pointing bud

 

Thank you