There are even columnar forms that have a very upright habit, perfect for tight, narrow places. A bonus is that many dwarf trees ripen earlier than their larger counterparts – a plus if you are ...

'Plum 'Black Amber' is the best pick for a small garden, only growing to a maximum of 150-200cm tall,' she said. 'They produce delicious fruit in the first year, and lots of it! This dwarf tree is ...

Dwarf trees, shrubs and columnar species also serve as nesting sites for a variety of birds. As living feeders, the seed-filled cones on spruce, fir, ...

Espalier and cordon (columnar, but at a 45-degree angle) are two very old techniques of pruning and shaping fruit trees to grow flat against stone walls and buildings.

Growing fruit trees is full of misconceptions. Just because you don’t live on a expansive farm with hundreds of acres doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the fruits of your passion.Dwarf ...

Disease: Smaller trees are easier to monitor and control for insects and other problems. Beauty: Dwarf trees can do double duty as ornamentals, even becoming living fences. The people who come to ...

So-called dwarf fruit trees, a.k.a. patio apples, are gateway plants for budding urban permaculturists. One of the first things I did when we committed to an urban permaculture make-over, was ...

Just because you have limited space doesn't mean you can't have a majestic tree—consider one of these dwarf tree varieties.

Dwarf apple trees and sour cherry trees grow to about 10 feet, can live for up to 15 years, begin bearing fruit in their second or third year and can yield 75 to 100 pounds of fruit per tree each ...

Thanksgiving pie is a tradition for many families, and apple pie is a frequent favorite. Wouldn’t it be great to tell your guests you grew the apples they are enjoying?

Consider planting dwarf trees that won’t overpower your space. These small saplings stay a diminutive 10 feet tall but perform like their bigger cousins.