catherine02116
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I live in New England---Zone 5. I planted 2 five gallon apple trees last year: Granny Smith & McIntosh.
I planted 2 because I learned that in order for the blossoms to be pollinated, there must be more than one variety.
Apparently these two varieties blossom at different times, since the Granny Smith is in full blossom and there are no signs of blossoming from the McIntosh yet.
I have two questions and would appreciate any input:
1> Is there a third variety I can plant that will blossom mid-way though the two varieties I have mentioned, so that they can both be pollinated by the third tree?
2> In the meantime, is there a way that I can pollinate the Granny Smith blossoms? I understand that a crab-apple tree is the universal apple tree pollinator. If I can obtain a blossoming branch and stick it in the ground, will that do the trick for this year?
I would appreciate it greatly if anyone can help me have a crop of apples this fall!
Thank you
I planted 2 because I learned that in order for the blossoms to be pollinated, there must be more than one variety.
Apparently these two varieties blossom at different times, since the Granny Smith is in full blossom and there are no signs of blossoming from the McIntosh yet.
I have two questions and would appreciate any input:
1> Is there a third variety I can plant that will blossom mid-way though the two varieties I have mentioned, so that they can both be pollinated by the third tree?
2> In the meantime, is there a way that I can pollinate the Granny Smith blossoms? I understand that a crab-apple tree is the universal apple tree pollinator. If I can obtain a blossoming branch and stick it in the ground, will that do the trick for this year?
I would appreciate it greatly if anyone can help me have a crop of apples this fall!
Thank you