Full size apple trees commonly take 6 to 10 years before bearing fruit. And for those of us fearful of heights, dwarf apples lets tree care take place with feet planted on, or near, terra firma.

Dwarf apple trees will grow to be about 10 feet tall. Semi-dwarf apple trees will reach about 15 feet in height, while standard-size trees will be at least 20 feet tall.

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.

Apple trees are among the most popular types of fruit trees, and there are numerous cultivars as a result. Many cultivars also come in different-sized trees: dwarf, semi-dwarf, or standard-sized.

Apple Trees – Apple trees are also popular in Utah, with only one genetic dwarf found, the “Apple Babe.” Numerous apple varieties are grafted onto dwarfing rootstock.

The process creates a size-controlled fruit tree that produces copious amounts of standard-size fruit, much earlier on average than so-called regular fruit trees. A total of 16 dwarf trees planted ...