self-sterile

[ self-ster-il or, esp. British, -ahyl, self- ]

/ ˌsɛlfˈstɛr ɪl or, esp. British, -aɪl, ˈsɛlf- /

incapable of self-fertilization.

Origin of self-sterile

First recorded in 1875–80

It is self-sterile and must be planted with some other variety to set fruit well.

The Grapes of New York |U. P. Hedrick
Clevener is self-sterile and must be planted with some other variety to set fruit well.

Manual of American Grape-Growing |U. P. Hedrick
It is now known that this hybrid is self-sterile and must have pollinators of the right variety in order to bear.

Growing Nuts in the North |Carl Weschcke
The variety is self-sterile and must be set near other varieties.

Manual of American Grape-Growing |U. P. Hedrick

It is obvious, therefore, that it is not possible to give lists of self-sterile and self-fertile varieties.

The Pears of New York |U. P. Hedrick