Are bayberry trees self-pollinating?

1. Is it self-pollination?

Bayberry trees are divided into female trees and male trees. The flowers on these two types of trees are different. A single plant cannot pollinate itself and is a cross-pollinated tree. It is pollinated by wind or insects. If there are male trees nearby, pollination can also be achieved, promoting the formation of fruits.

2. Pollination Method

1. Grafting: It can be achieved through grafting, which can be carried out in spring when the buds sprout, usually around February or March. Select strong and full branches with a length of about 6-7cm. Choose a rootstock with good growth. Graft the branches from the male tree onto the tree. The two are closely combined together to achieve two kinds of flowers on one tree, and pollination can be achieved.

2. Artificial pollination: Because there is a time difference between the opening times of female flowers and male flowers, and the opening times are not at the same time, the male flowers bloom earlier, so artificial pollination is needed. In addition to the grafting method mentioned above, you can also adopt short-term measures, such as cutting off male branches and hanging them on female trees, or using the flower-wrapping method. You can also dip the pollen of male flowers and artificially apply it to female flowers.