Examples of self-fertile in a Sentence
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While a citrus plant is technically self-fertile when outside, bees still play an important role in pollination, which ensures a fruiting plant.
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Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 5 June 2026
Asian persimmons are self-fertile, but most American varieties need both male and female trees to produce fruit.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Meanwhile, All-in-One is a self-fertile, low-chill almond variety that is available.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Many European plum varieties are self-fertile, while hardier American plums need to be cross-pollinated.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
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Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 5 June 2026
Asian persimmons are self-fertile, but most American varieties need both male and female trees to produce fruit.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Meanwhile, All-in-One is a self-fertile, low-chill almond variety that is available.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
Many European plum varieties are self-fertile, while hardier American plums need to be cross-pollinated.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Self-fertile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-fertile. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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