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Have you noticed recently how many times we are being told to take a good look at our current lifestyles? The amount of information appearing in the media which is aimed at getting us to lead a more healthy life is absolutely incredible. All kinds of diets and exercise plans are constantly being developed to entice us to eat healthier and take more exercise on a regular basis. As we are continually being told to eat more fresh fruit it would make sense to grow our own fruit trees in our backyard but if you only have a small space there may be a few problems to consider.

Most of us understand that organic fruit and vegetables are far better for us than the alternatives but the added cost is sometimes to prohibitive. We also know that the fresher the fruit the more vitamins and minerals it contains. By growing our own fruit trees we can produce organic fruit at an extremely low cost and, because it can be harvested immediately before use, such fruit is also the freshest available.

Most of us live in an urban environment where it is common to have backyards which offer only a very small space in which to create a garden. Such backyards are unsuitable for large mature trees which can be the cause of many problems. The roots can damage foundations, branches can push against walls and windows and they also block light. The most obvious problem is that such a large item in a small space will simply look ridiculous.

It is absolutely amazing how wonderful a small backyard can look. Even the smallest space can look spectacular. To obtain such perfection requires dedication or the services of a professional garden designer. It is very possible to design the perfect garden for a small space by spending a great deal of time studying the problem and its solutions. By careful design and specific choices about which plants to use, you can create the impossible.

Even in the smallest space it is possible to design a garden that has a few fruit trees. A fruit tree can add great beauty in any garden and can act as a focal point. Throughout the year a fruit tree will change and at each season the tree will looks incredible. In spring a fruit tree will produce masses of blossom which, when fertilized, will develop into small fruits. During the summer the fruit will grow until ripe and by fall they will be ready for harvest.

It is now possible to purchase dwarf fruit tree varieties, these are created by grafting the main stem of a fruit tree to special dwarf root stock. Modern dwarf root stock, such as M9, is more reliable than older types of dwarf root stock. M9 root stock can lead to a fruit tree which remains very small but produces more fruit.

Dwarf or compact fruit trees are the perfect solution if you have only a small space for a backyard. A modern dwarf fruit tree is a high yield but a low maintenance solution for small backyards. They usually reach a maximum size of less than 1.8m but produce the same amount of fruit as a much larger tree. The size can be restricted still further by pruning regularly or by planting it into a container.

Spur apple trees are amongst the types of tree most appealing to those who only have a small space for a backyard. A spur apple tree has an extremely upright habit and a fully grown tree can be up to 1.8m high but very narrow indeed. In fact when the fruit develops it creates a look as though the tree only consists of a trunk with leaves and fruit. Such a tree is sometimes referred to as a “midget” fruit tree and is superb for growing in containers.

As well as apple trees there are dwarf varieties of fruit tree such as plums, cherries, pears, nectarines, figs, plums and more.