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LITTLE WONDERS
Create an orchard in any size of garden with mini fruit trees
Dwarf peach
The sweet taste of a peach is best enjoyed fresh or in desserts and jams. Dwarf peach trees grow 1.5-2m tall and wide, and are great for containers and garden beds. Choose a spot in full sun with well-draining soil. Water regularly until established and stake when young to support heavy fruit loads.
Dwarf apple
As beautiful as their fruit is delicious, dwarf forms grow 2-3m high and wide. They prefer cool and temperate climes, but there are varieties that suit subtropical zones. You will need two different varieties (‘Gala’ and ‘Pink Lady’, for example) for pollination and fruit to set, so make sure you have room for both.
Dwarf lemon
Every backyard should have a lemon tree. The tangy juice enhances many sweet or savoury dishes. A dwarf form grows 1-2m tall and wide and is ideal for pots and small gardens. Grows best in a sunny spot with rich, well-drained soil. Feed regularly year-round with a citrus fertiliser.
Dwarf plum
Japanese plums are a popular variety of dwarf plum, producing fruit that’s delicious fresh or bottled into a sauce. They grow in areas with cold winters and, like apples, require a compatible pollinating partner. Stake trees well to support heavy crop loads.
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Dwarf peach
(Prunus persica) Thrives in areas with cool winters but, with the right varieties, can be grown in warmer climates.
Dwarf lemon
(Citrus limon) Most lemons prefer warm climates, but ‘Lisbon’ and ‘Meyer’ are tolerant of cooler conditions.
Dwarf apple
(Malus domestica) Position the trees in full sun and dig in plenty of compost prior to planting.
Dwarf plum
(Prunus salicina) Some require colder winters than others, so check with your local store for a suitable variety.
