Dwarf or standard fruit trees: Which is right for your garden? - Kem Ormond

Kem Ormond is a features writer for The Country. She’s also a keen gardener. This week, she’s reminding readers that now is the time to plant new fruit trees.…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-13T17:00:00.000Z

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finnlocal2026-06-13T17:03:00.000Z

you can tell this hits home for a lot of families.. It should not take this much effort for people to feel looked after.

Phoenix Reid2026-06-13T17:05:00.000Z

Great article! I've always wondered about dwarf fruit trees for my tiny backyard.

Blake Turner2026-06-13T17:22:00.000Z

she's right, you have to water them more often. But worth it for the fruit.

Blake Turner2026-06-13T17:12:00.000Z

Dwarf trees are great if you're short on space, but they need more care in my experience.

Kai Thompson2026-06-13T17:20:00.000Z

Anyone tried espalier? Works a treat for small gardens.

Reagan Shaw2026-06-13T17:28:00.000Z

looks cool but seems like a lot of work for a lazy gardener lol

Peyton Hall2026-06-13T17:30:00.000Z

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Dwarf or standard fruit trees: Which is right for your garden? - Kem Ormond

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I'm all for standard trees - nothing beats a big old apple tree for shade and fruit.

Reagan Shaw2026-06-13T17:45:00.000Z

as a student with a rental, dwarf trees in pots are the go

Luca Reid2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z

We planted a dwarf plum last spring. First fruit this year - absolutely delicious!

Kai Thompson2026-06-13T17:40:00.000Z

but once it's trained it's pretty low maintenance. Plus it looks amazing against a wall.

Rowan Blake2026-06-13T18:15:00.000Z

Mum has both types. Dwarfs are easier to pick but standards look more majestic tbh

Phoenix Reid2026-06-13T18:10:00.000Z

That's awesome! We just moved into a place with dwarf pear - hoping for fruit next year.

Aria Wilson2026-06-13T18:30:00.000Z

Now is the perfect time to plant. Just got a feijoa tree myself!

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