![]() The 'Meyer' variety is a particularly popular lemon tree as it flowers throughout the year, but this is best bought as a grafted tree. You can even learn how to grow lemon from seed, to fill a sunroom or conservatory with these joyful trees. 'The growth of these trees is usually stunted by colder weather enough that they can live in the pot for an extended period of time.' ‘If you live in a colder climate and have a sheltered area like a porch, lemon trees will bring a taste of the tropics to your landscaping,' says Lisa Tadewaldt, owner of Urban Forest Pro. One of the best trees to grow in pots, lemon trees add an exotic air to a patio and can double up as one of the best winter house plants. You can grow apples in hardiness zones 3-9, if you choose a suitable variety. Once established, apples are fairly low maintenance sprinkle a general fertiliser around the base in spring, prune yearly, and you will have fruit in two to four years. It’s important to know how to plant apple trees correctly to get the best result, as well as how to prune an apple tree at the right time. ‘The flowers of a crab apple nearby could be another option they will pollinate most apples and the trees are quite small so good for compact spaces.’ ![]() ‘When choosing, research nursery lists to ensure you have the right flowering group trees together,’ adds Clapp. There are a number of self-fertile varieties of apple available, though it’s usually best to plant one or two different partner trees close by for cross-pollination. ‘The two main categories are dessert apples for eating, and cookers, with some good for both, such as heritage varieties ‘Blenheim Orange’ or ‘Court Pendu Plat’,’ says Clapp. ![]() One of the easiest and most versatile options, apples are arguably the best fruit trees for beginners to grow. So, with our pick of the best fruit trees, you will find one to grow in every situation. Happily, most fruits are available in a range of sizes, from dwarf trees, which are a some of the best trees to grow in pots, to large trees that will make an impact in your garden design. Some fruit trees are grafted onto dwarfing rootstocks to be more manageable, but in an exposed site a vigorous tree would cope better,' says Clapp. 'These will dictate the overall height and vigour of growth you will have. Whether you have a large or small garden, you also need to choose the right rootstock for your fruit tree. ![]() If you are short on space and need a fruit tree for a small garden, then there is another solution: ‘A "family" fruit tree of apples, pears, plums or cherries may be ideal for a small space as they consist of two or three compatible varieties grafted onto the one tree that are selected to cross-pollinate with one another,’ says Clapp. 'Check whether your preferred tree requires two different varieties to cross-pollinate and bear fruit,’ adds Smith. This means you won’t get a good crop without at least one partner tree. You also need to know whether cross-pollination will be necessary, as a number of fruit trees aren’t self-fertile. ![]() ‘Only buy a fruit tree that can withstand your temperatures – otherwise blossom won’t appear and that means no fruit,’ says Harris. ![]()
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