Plum pollination
What pollinates Alderman?
The short answer
Alderman needs a pollination partner. Compatible varieties include Beauty, Blue Damson, Burgundy, Dapple Dandy.
Pollination facts
| Pollination | Needs a pollination partner |
|---|---|
| Bloom group | 3 |
| Compatible partners | 18 documented |
Compatible partners
Alderman blooms in group 3. The closest bloom-time matches make the most reliable partners:
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Questions
- What pollinates Alderman?
- Alderman needs a pollination partner. Compatible varieties include Beauty, Blue Damson, Burgundy, Dapple Dandy.
Sources
- [1] University of Minnesota (Minnesota Hardy / Horticultural Research Center). Plums — Minnesota Hardy — accessed July 2026