Dwarf apple trees are sometimes too enthusiastic to fruit, and by putting so much energy into fruiting, stems don’t grow enough and the trees are stunted.

If you've always wanted to grow apple trees, March and April are great times to plant. But before you buy a tree, here are things to consider.

Dwarf or semi-dwarf apple trees can be a great fit. They can be hardy from USDA zones 3 through 9, depending on variety, and ...

Dwarf and semi-dwarf trees are easier to manage, and they produce fruit quicker than standard-size trees. Dwarf apple trees will grow to be about 10 feet tall.

Knowing how and when to prune apple trees will help you harvest more fruit. Plus, ... Just 30 minutes of pruning directs the ...

More manageable for most gardeners are dwarf apple trees, which grow just 8 to 10 feet tall and wide. As a bonus, dwarf trees usually start to bear fruit in just three years.

If you always assumed that growing your own fruit trees is out of the question, consider a couple of the smaller dwarf apple trees. They aren't terribly particular and will reward your efforts for ...

American apple trees used to be big. ... Harvest time at the Doud family farm in Ohio in 1916 before dwarf apple trees were common in the U.S. Courtesy of Diane Doud Miller hide caption.

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