Dwarf and semi-dwarf pear trees, on the other hand, top out at 8 to 12 feet tall. Harvesting fruit from a dwarf or semi-dwarf tree can often be accomplished without the use of a ladder.

As you compare your options, keep in mind that some Asian pear trees can grow 40 feet tall and just as wide. Most, however, reach a height of 10 to 15 feet and a width of 15 to 20 feet if pruned ...

Dwarf trees fruit in three to five years, but may fruit in the season after planting. Somewhat self-fruiting, although another pear variety such as 'Anjou' blooming at the same time will do as a ...

While more a bush than a tree, the Northland semi-dwarf blueberry still has colorful fruits and beautiful foliage that will enliven your living room. It's also very cold-hardy, and will yield 15 ...

Unlike European pears, allow Asian pears to stay on the tree until they fully mature. Sample a few to determine when they’re fully sweet and perfectly crunchy (not too hard and not starting to ...

Dwarf is a relative term. A semi-dwarfing rootstock like EMLA 7 reduces the size of an apple tree by 40 percent, allowing it to grow to a height of only 10 to 16 feet. This is still a fairly large ...