Re: Manually polinate plum tree?

 Bob F wrote:

Plums are almost always pollinated by bees, there is little or no wind
pollination apparently.  Some are self fertile, others are not and some in
between.  The other trees might or might not be a pollinator for yours.  I
don't know how you are going to transfer the pollen at the right time as the
flowers don't reach maturity simultaneously, although the numbers are on
your side as you only need a little pollen on each flower and only a small
proportion need to be pollinated to get a good crop.

David

 


    Not about plums, but I know about Scroogle. Basic information here that may
help:
http://www.hedging.co.uk/acatalog/Pollination_Guide_Plums.html
http://www.sandybarnursery.com/plum-pollination-page.htm
http://www.eplants.co.nz/what_to_do/general/plums.htm
    If you don't tell the tree that two of these sites are in England and New
Zealand, respectively, all will be well.
    I think the point is that although, technically, most plums do not need an
external pollenizer, many show increased yields when one is used. Although,
there are early, mid and late season bloomers, pretty much any that are
available concurrently with your tree's blossoms ought to turn the trick.
--
Derald