Fruit trees that do not require cross pollination by a different variety are self-fruitful. ... Most peach and tart cherry varieties are self-fertile and can be expected to bear fruit with pollen from the same tree or another tree of the same variety. Some varieties of quince and sweet cherry are also self-fertile.

Do you have to have two peach trees to produce fruit?

Most types of peach trees are self-fertile, so planting one tree is all that's needed for fruit production.

Can a peach tree pollinate itself?

Many types of fruit trees, such as apples and pears, need two different varieties growing close to each other for proper fertilization. Peaches are self-fertile, which means that a single tree, with the presence of adequate insect pollinators, can pollinate itself.