dwarf tropica Anna apple (forum)

avril starts with ...
i don't understand what pollinators mean if i bought the tropical Dwarf Anna apple.
i live in innerCity Brisbane.
do you think it will grow and fruit.
i have two native bee hives.
thankyou

Time: 4th October 2014 8:22pm

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Carl76 says...
It will grow, but everyone needs a friend even your tree.

Time: 4th October 2014 8:46pm

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Brain says...
It means you will most likely require another apple variety to have apple fruits. Apple pollens are quite complex topic - not all apple pollens are equal, and it is best to follow recommendation.

Time: 5th October 2014 1:25am

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VF says...
The order of flowering for my low chill apples are firstly Tropic Sweet, then Dorsett Golden, lastly Tropical Anna - so best pollination by DG. I have other apples, but they flower much later so not good as x-pollinators. I have found my Tropic Sweet to be partially self pollinating,(it sets the odd flowers out of season, and some grow to size), so this variety may be an option for you.

Time: 6th October 2014 6:25pm

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avril says...
even if I have 2 native bee hives?
do you know what other apple tree would even grow in brisbane?
this little tropical Anna is tropicle.
what other dwarf apple might grow in bris to pollinate my dwarf Anna?
only if you might know of course.?
thsnks heaps

Time: 6th October 2014 7:12pm

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avril says...
so VF,
would you suggest I get a dwarf Anna and if they have a dwarf Tropic? or which pair do you think is best for me in Bris if I can get them both dwarf due to inner city yard size.?
thankyou so much for your help.
just tell mevwhich ad I am a little doughy.
and short of funds and years so don't want to make a mistake.
Avril

Time: 6th October 2014 7:18pm

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VF says...
OK, I'll try answer all your Q's. Having the bee hives is great, as will certainly aid with pollination. However, some types of fruit trees have pollen that is self sterile meaning that it cannot fertilize flowers of the same variety. Most apple trees fall into this category, hence the need for two or more varieties. The three varieties I named will fruit in Brissie. The better pollinator for Trop.Anna would be Dorsett Golden as there's a longer overlap of flowering, but Trop.sweet would probably be OK. Taste may help selection but is subjective, but if you like a very sweet but tangy apple, TS is better. If you like the taste of Golden Delicious, DG is the way to go as it taste almost the same. All three varieties can be bought in dwarf form.



Time: 6th October 2014 9:02pm

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avril says...
thankyou Vf
i think i will choose the first two you suggested. TS with DG.
these ftom what you firstly susuggested would work the best.?
many thanks

Time: 12th October 2014 2:35pm

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Slicko says...
How did you get on with your pollinator apple tree Avril. I have an Anna and a Tropical Sweet

Also I am curious where you got hold of your native bees from as I am thinking of getting hold of a hive myself

Where are you in Brisbane? :)

Mick

Time: 16th August 2015 2:48pm

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