Dwarfed trees produce the same quality fruit as larger standard trees. The principal advantages of dwarf trees are:
*They bear fruit sooner.
*They bear less fruit per tree. With several trees and varieties, you will have enough fruit of each but not so much that it becomes a problem, which often happens with standard trees.
*Fruit is usually larger and more highly colored.
*You can reach all parts of the tree easily. Therefore, all operations may be performed from the ground or from a small stepladder.
*Smaller, less expensive spray equipment is needed.
*Dwarf fruit trees are easier to prune and train than standard trees.
The primary disadvantage of dwarfed trees is that they need to be staked or supported throughout their life.
