Apple pollination
What pollinates Red Delicious?
The short answer
Red Delicious needs a pollination partner. Compatible varieties include Acey Mac, Akane, Arkansas Black, Braeburn.
Pollination facts
| Pollination | Needs a pollination partner |
|---|---|
| Bloom group | 3 |
| Compatible partners | 35 documented |
Compatible partners
Red Delicious blooms in group 3. The closest bloom-time matches make the most reliable partners:
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Questions
- What pollinates Red Delicious?
- Red Delicious needs a pollination partner. Compatible varieties include Acey Mac, Akane, Arkansas Black, Braeburn.
Sources
- [1] Utah State University Extension. Apple Production and Variety Recommendations for the Utah Home Garden — accessed July 2026