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Some fruit trees require cross-pollination, meaning they need another compatible variety nearby for successful fruit production. Here are a few examples: Apple Trees: Most apple tree varieties are not self-pollinating and require cross-pollination from a different apple variety for fruit set. Some popular cross-pollination combinations include: Red Delicious with Golden Delicious or Granny Smith Gala with Fuji or Granny Smith Jonathan with Golden Delicious or Red Delicious Pear Trees: Many pear tree varieties also need cross-pollination to set fruit. Some common combinations include: Bartlett with Bosc or Anjou D'Anjou with Bartlett or Bosc Comice with Bartlett or Anjou Cherry Trees: Most sweet cherry tree varieties are self-unfruitful and require cross-pollination. Tart cherry trees are usually self-pollinating. Common cross-pollination combinations for sweet cherries include: Bing with Rainier or Stella Lapins with Van or Black Tartarian Stella with Bing or Lapins Plum Trees: Many plum tree varieties are self-fruitful and do not require cross-pollination. However, planting multiple plum tree varieties can enhance pollination and increase fruit yield. Some popular plum varieties include: Santa Rosa Methley Beauty Peach Trees: Most peach tree varieties are self-fruitful, meaning they do not require cross-pollination. However, having multiple peach trees can improve fruit set and yield. Apricot Trees: Many apricot tree varieties are self-pollinating, but having another compatible variety nearby can increase fruit production. Some popular apricot varieties include: Moorpark Goldcot Blenheim It's important to note that for successful cross-pollination, the compatible varieties should bloom around the same time to ensure the transfer of pollen between them. When planning your orchard, consider researching compatible varieties for optimal cross-pollination and fruitful harvests.