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Most fruit trees do require cross pollination to yield fruit. Apple trees need to be cross-pollinated, but bloom time is not as critical, as many apple varieties have overlapping bloom times. In situations where only a few apple varieties are planted, make sure bloom times coincide. Peach, nectarine and tart cherry trees are self-fruitful and do not require cross-pollination. Most plum, apricot, pear and sweet cherry varieties do require cross pollination. A minimum of two different varieties are required for proper pollination. Also keep in mind that apricot, plum, cherry and peach bloom ahead of apple trees and in turn are more subject to crop damage or loss due to late spring frost damage.