The referenced visual aid is a table or diagram that outlines compatible apple varieties suitable for fertilizing Fuji apple blossoms. It indicates which other apple trees, when planted nearby, will effectively transfer pollen to the Fuji, resulting in fruit set. These charts typically list pollinizer options graded by their effectiveness, factoring in bloom time compatibility and pollen viability.
Proper fertilization is critical for Fuji apple production. Because Fuji apple trees are not self-pollinating, they require pollen from a different apple variety to produce fruit. Choosing appropriate pollinizers ensures successful cross-pollination, maximizing fruit yield and quality. Historical understanding of this process has allowed orchard managers to strategically plan tree placement to promote efficient pollen transfer by insects, primarily bees.