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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

8 of the best fruit trees for small gardens – slight in size yet full of fruit

A crop of oranges on a tree

Modern advancements when it comes to fruit trees now mean they can be enjoyed by gardeners in spaces of any size. Many dwarf types are now available, grafted onto rootstocks that will keep them reduced in size. This restricts their growth, reducing their overall size and vigor, and that makes it possible to now grow fruit trees in smaller spaces. 

It means that fruit trees can now be part of anyone's small backyard ideas, offering delicate and beautiful blossom in spring followed by a great crop of tasty fruits. Some of the best small fruit trees can be a standout feature in the garden and will attract wildlife and beneficial pollinators into the yard too.

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