Fruit Tree Planner
Plan compatible pollination partners, compare varieties, and understand flowering compatibility for apples, pears, plums, blueberries, cherries, and more.
Step 1
Choose a fruit type
Start here. The helper uses different rules for apples, plums, blueberries, kiwis, and other fruit groups.
32 options available.
Type to narrow the list.
Selected fruit
Apple
Most apples need pollen from a different apple variety that blooms at about the same time. Even varieties that can set a few apples alone usually crop better with a partner nearby.
For home plantings, aim to keep partner trees within about 50 feet if possible. Nearby crabapples that bloom at the same time can also help.
Step 2
Choose what you want to check
Current goal
Single variety
Choose one variety and Willowbottom will show the best pollination partners.
Step 3
Choose your variety
Choose one variety to see the strongest pollination partners.
25 options available.
Type to narrow the list.
Optional direct pair check.
25 options available.
Type to narrow the list.
Used to sort matches and flag climate cautions.
Pick a variety first, then scroll to Step 4 for ranked partners, warnings, and the optional pair check.