Help on how to pollinate this apple tree

Carolaitken

Hi
Bought this apple tree from an online supplier and trying to get information on how to pollinate in future but just cant seem to get any information from them.  I am in central Scotland, so climate is a bit mixed too, if that's any relevance.

Large Pillar Apple - Malus Malini Subito

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, Carol

Dovefromabove

Hello and welcome to the forum

It's a fairly new variety and the information online is unclear as to whether it's self fertile or not ... I suggest you contact the breeders  for their advice 

http://www.lubera.co.uk/plants/fruit-trees/columnar-fruit-trees/columnar-apples-malini/columnar-apple-malini-subito

Carolaitken

Thanks, yes, I have tried doing that, but unfortunately not getting any response so far. 

Dovefromabove

Oh dear ... well my next suggestion is to plant a crab apple ... a lot of commercial orchards plant a few crabapple trees as a backup for all round pollination as they tend to have quite a long flowering period. The orchards near where I used to live had a few John Downies dotted around the place. 

Carolaitken

Thanks, actually that sounds good, I had Bern thinking of a crab apple for another spot, so I'll go ahead with that and hope it helps.
I may yet get a reply from the grower. 
Thanks very much for taking the time. 

Dovefromabove

   hope it works out ok. 

Carolaitken

Thanks, fingers crossed! 
Have a good weekend.