Can Apricot & Peach Trees Cross-Pollinate?

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Most varieties of both apricots and peaches are self-fruitful and do not need to be cross-pollinated. However, the few varieties that are unfruitful may cross-pollinate with other varieties of the same fruit. Peaches can only cross-pollinate with peaches and apricots can only cross-pollinate with apricots.

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Can Apricot & Peach Trees Cross-Pollinate?

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