Dwarf fruit trees are thick as fleas in Northwest gardens these days. The interest in sustainability and healthful food has lots of "newbie" gardeners planting dwarf trees. What people new to ...

2. Consider size. Whenever possible, purchase fruit trees that are either naturally small or grafted to dwarf rootstock. They will be easier to prune, harvest and protect from pests and disease.

All fruiting trees that grow in the Pacific Northwest go dormant during the winter ... you’ll likely see a range of graft options, including true-dwarf, dwarf, semi-dwarf or standard-sized ...

Most of the trees have given up their leaves ... With all the greenery we have as background plants in the Pacific Northwest, dwarf conifers with blue foliage add eye-catching interest.

Luckily, many dwarf fruit trees are available that fit well in compact landscapes, but they will likely need to be ordered online. Dwarf fruit trees come in two broad categories – genetic dwarfs ...

These species are either inherently rapid-growing, a specific cultivar, or a dwarf-sized version of a larger fruit tree. Keep in mind that some of these trees will grow faster than others ...

Dwarf trees are ideal for adding structure and interest to small spaces. While gardening in compact yards might at first seem challenging, there are plenty of attractive dwarf tree species to ...