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Find the right fruit tree, understand pollination, explore featured Hydrangea Trees, and learn about our rotating container-tree selection.

VARIETY GUIDE, NOT LIVE INVENTORY.
Container selections and quantities change throughout the season.
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🌸 Fruit Tree Pollination Made Easy

Most apples need pollen from a different compatible variety with enough bloom overlap. Two Honeycrisp trees are still the same variety, so they do not make a cross-pollinating pair.

Bloom color is a quick timing guide, not a hard compatibility rule. Trees do not have to share the same bloom color. Adjacent bloom windows can overlap, and spring weather can shift the exact timing from year to year.

Use the “Compatible Pollinator Options at Turkey Creek” buttons on each tree profile for the varieties we recommend pairing from this selection.

PINK • EARLYYELLOW • MIDPURPLE • LATE
🌳 Is It Dwarf, Semi-Dwarf or Standard?

The named variety determines the fruit. The rootstock has a major influence on the tree's natural size and vigor. Each profile includes an Approx. Mature Size. These are practical ranges rather than exact promises because site conditions, rootstock and pruning influence final size.

Most of our 2026 apples are M.7 semi-dwarf. They can still become substantial productive trees, but regular pruning and controlling the central leader can keep them at a much more manageable picking height.

🍎 When Will I See Fruit?

Many Turkey Creek container fruit trees are already mature enough to flower and may even carry fruit when purchased. Future crops depend on establishment, weather, pollination and preserving productive fruiting wood when pruning.

🌸 View Full Pollination Chart

🌸 Fruit Tree Pollination Guide

Use this quick guide to see which Turkey Creek fruit trees pair well together. Bloom timing can shift with spring weather, so the individual tree profiles remain the final recommended pairing guide.

🍎 Apples

Zestar!®McIntosh • Royal Gala • Honeycrisp
Royal GalaHoneycrisp • McIntosh • Zestar!® • Red Delicious • Golden Delicious
HoneycrispRoyal Gala • McIntosh • Zestar!® • Red Delicious • Golden Delicious
McIntoshZestar!® • Royal Gala • Honeycrisp
JonathanRed Delicious • Golden Delicious • WineCrisp™
Red DeliciousJonathan • Golden Delicious • WineCrisp™ • Honeycrisp • Royal Gala • Red Fuji
Golden DeliciousJonathan • Red Delicious • WineCrisp™ • Honeycrisp • Royal Gala • Red Fuji
WineCrisp™Jonathan • Red Delicious • Golden Delicious
Red FujiRed Delicious • Golden Delicious

🍐 Pears

BartlettCross-pollination recommended
ParkerLuscious
LusciousParker recommended • Luscious pollen is not suitable for pollinating another pear

🍑 Peaches & Plums

Redhaven PeachSELF-FRUITFUL
Elberta PeachSELF-FRUITFUL
Mount Royal PlumSELF-FRUITFUL

🍒 Cherries

BingRainier • Black Tartarian • Stella
RainierBing • Black Tartarian
Black TartarianBing • Rainier • Stella
StellaSELF-FRUITFUL
Evans BaliSELF-FRUITFUL

Zestar!® Apple

Zestar!® Apple mature fruit
🌳 SEMI-DWARFRootstock: M.7
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 12–18' H × 12–18' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 VERY EARLY / EARLY BLOOMPOLLINATOR REQUIRED
🧺 Late AugustApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORCrisp, juicy and sweet-tart • Fresh eating & cooking
🌸 COMPATIBLE POLLINATOR OPTIONS AT TURKEY CREEK
✂️ M.7 apples are semi-dwarf. Regular pruning, including controlling the central leader, can help maintain a manageable picking height.
💡 Zestar blooms especially early. McIntosh is the strongest same-window match; Gala and Honeycrisp can overlap as bloom progresses.

Royal Gala Apple

Royal Gala Apple mature fruit
🌳 SEMI-DWARFRootstock: M.7
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 12–18' H × 12–18' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 EARLY BLOOMPOLLINATOR REQUIRED
🧺 Early fallApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORSweet and aromatic • Excellent fresh eating
🌸 COMPATIBLE POLLINATOR OPTIONS AT TURKEY CREEK
✂️ M.7 apples are semi-dwarf. Regular pruning, including controlling the central leader, can help maintain a manageable picking height.

Honeycrisp Apple

Honeycrisp Apple mature fruit
🌳 SEMI-DWARFRootstock: M.7
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 12–18' H × 12–18' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 EARLY BLOOMPOLLINATOR REQUIRED
🧺 Early fallApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORExceptionally crisp and juicy • Fresh eating & storage
🌸 COMPATIBLE POLLINATOR OPTIONS AT TURKEY CREEK
✂️ M.7 apples are semi-dwarf. Regular pruning, including controlling the central leader, can help maintain a manageable picking height.
💡 A particularly good fit for northern Indiana. Can tend toward heavier and lighter crop years.

McIntosh Apple

McIntosh Apple mature fruit
🌳 SEMI-DWARFRootstock: M.7
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 12–18' H × 12–18' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 EARLY BLOOMPOLLINATOR REQUIRED
🧺 Early fallApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORAromatic and sweet-tart • Fresh, sauce & cooking
🌸 COMPATIBLE POLLINATOR OPTIONS AT TURKEY CREEK
✂️ M.7 apples are semi-dwarf. Regular pruning, including controlling the central leader, can help maintain a manageable picking height.
💡 A classic apple that performs especially well in cooler northern conditions.

Jonathan Apple

Jonathan Apple mature fruit
🌳 SEMI-DWARFRootstock: M.7
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 12–18' H × 12–18' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 MID BLOOMPOLLINATOR REQUIRED
🧺 FallApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORTart and firm • Excellent fresh and cooked
🌸 COMPATIBLE POLLINATOR OPTIONS AT TURKEY CREEK
✂️ M.7 apples are semi-dwarf. Regular pruning, including controlling the central leader, can help maintain a manageable picking height.

Red Delicious Apple

Red Delicious Apple mature fruit
🌳 SEMI-DWARFRootstock: M.7
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 12–18' H × 12–18' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 MID BLOOMPOLLINATOR REQUIRED
🧺 FallApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORSweet dessert apple • Fresh eating & salads
🌸 COMPATIBLE POLLINATOR OPTIONS AT TURKEY CREEK
✂️ M.7 apples are semi-dwarf. Regular pruning, including controlling the central leader, can help maintain a manageable picking height.

Golden Delicious Apple

Golden Delicious Apple mature fruit
🌳 SEMI-DWARFRootstock: M.7
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 12–18' H × 12–18' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 MID BLOOMCROSS-POLLINATION RECOMMENDED
🧺 FallApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORSweet and versatile • Fresh, baking & cooking
🌸 COMPATIBLE POLLINATOR OPTIONS AT TURKEY CREEK
✂️ M.7 apples are semi-dwarf. Regular pruning, including controlling the central leader, can help maintain a manageable picking height.
💡 Golden Delicious can show some self-fruitfulness, but a compatible partner is recommended for stronger fruit set.

WineCrisp™ Apple

WineCrisp™ Apple mature fruit
🌳 SEMI-DWARFRootstock: M.7
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 12–18' H × 12–18' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 MID BLOOMPOLLINATOR REQUIRED
🧺 Mid-OctoberApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORFirm, crisp and balanced sweet-tart • Fresh, storage & cooking
🌸 COMPATIBLE POLLINATOR OPTIONS AT TURKEY CREEK
✂️ M.7 apples are semi-dwarf. Regular pruning, including controlling the central leader, can help maintain a manageable picking height.

Red Fuji Apple

Red Fuji Apple mature fruit
🌳 SEMI-DWARFRootstock: M.7
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 12–18' H × 12–18' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 LATE BLOOMPOLLINATOR REQUIRED
🧺 Mid–late OctoberApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORVery sweet, crisp and juicy • Fresh eating & storage
🌸 COMPATIBLE POLLINATOR OPTIONS AT TURKEY CREEK
✂️ M.7 apples are semi-dwarf. Regular pruning, including controlling the central leader, can help maintain a manageable picking height.

Bartlett Pear

Bartlett Pear mature fruit
🌳 SEMI-DWARFRootstock: OHxF 87
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 12–15' H × 8–12' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 SPRING BLOOMCROSS-POLLINATION RECOMMENDED
🧺 Late summerApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORClassic juicy pear • Fresh eating & canning
🌸 COMPATIBLE POLLINATOR OPTIONS AT TURKEY CREEK

Parker Pear

Parker Pear mature fruit
🌳 SEMI-DWARFRootstock: OHxF 87
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 12–15' H × 8–12' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 SPRING BLOOMCROSS-POLLINATION RECOMMENDED
🧺 Mid-AugustApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORBartlett-like flavor and texture • Fresh eating
🌸 COMPATIBLE POLLINATOR OPTIONS AT TURKEY CREEK
💡 Parker is a particularly useful pollen source for Luscious.

Luscious Pear

Luscious Pear mature fruit
🌳 SEMI-DWARFRootstock: OHxF 87
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 12–15' H × 8–12' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 SPRING BLOOMPOLLINATOR REQUIRED
🧺 Mid–late SeptemberApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORSweet and juicy dessert pear
🌸 COMPATIBLE POLLINATOR OPTIONS AT TURKEY CREEK
⚠️ Luscious needs pollen from another compatible pear, but its own pollen should not be relied on to pollinate the partner.

Redhaven Peach

Redhaven Peach mature fruit
🌳 SEMI-DWARFRootstock: St. Julien
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 15–20' H × 10–12' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 SPRING BLOOMSELF-FRUITFUL
🧺 Late July–early AugustApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORHigh-quality dessert peach • Fresh & freezing

Elberta Peach

Elberta Peach mature fruit
🌳 SEMI-DWARFRootstock: St. Julien
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 12–15' H × 12–15' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 SPRING BLOOMSELF-FRUITFUL
🧺 Late August–early SeptemberApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORClassic freestone peach • Fresh & canning

Mount Royal Plum

Mount Royal Plum mature fruit
🌳 STANDARDRootstock: Standard
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 8–12' H × 6–10' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 SPRING BLOOMSELF-FRUITFUL
🧺 Mid–late AugustApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORSweet blue-purple plum • Fresh & preserves
💡 Cold-hardy and well suited to northern gardens.

Bing Cherry

Bing Cherry mature fruit
🌳 STANDARD / LARGERootstock: Standard
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 15–25' H × 12–20' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 MID BLOOMPOLLINATOR REQUIRED
🧺 Early–mid summerApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORDark sweet cherry • Fresh, canning & freezing
🌸 COMPATIBLE POLLINATOR OPTIONS AT TURKEY CREEK

Rainier Cherry

Rainier Cherry mature fruit
🌳 STANDARD / LARGERootstock: Standard
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 15–25' H × 12–15' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 MID BLOOMPOLLINATOR REQUIRED
🧺 About a week after BingApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORSweet yellow-red cherry • Excellent fresh
🌸 COMPATIBLE POLLINATOR OPTIONS AT TURKEY CREEK

Black Tartarian Cherry

Black Tartarian Cherry mature fruit
🌳 STANDARD / LARGERootstock: Standard
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 15–25' H × 12–20' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 EARLIER BLOOMPOLLINATOR REQUIRED
🧺 Early summerApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORVery dark, rich sweet cherry • Fresh eating
🌸 COMPATIBLE POLLINATOR OPTIONS AT TURKEY CREEK

Stella Cherry

Stella Cherry mature fruit
🌳 STANDARD / LARGERootstock: Standard
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 15–16' H × 12–15' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 MID BLOOMSELF-FRUITFUL
🧺 SummerApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORSweet red cherry • Fresh eating
💡 One Stella can set fruit on its own. A second compatible sweet cherry is not required.

Evans Bali Cherry

Evans Bali Cherry mature fruit
🌳 STANDARDRootstock: Standard
📏 APPROX. MATURE SIZEApprox. 15–20' H × 10–12' W
Varies with site, rootstock and pruning.
🌸 SPRING BLOOMSELF-FRUITFUL
🧺 Mid-summerApproximate harvest window
🍽️ BEST FORBright tart cherry • Pies, preserves & fresh use
💡 A cold-hardy tart cherry. Let cherries develop good color and flavor on the tree before picking.
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