Fruit trees come in several different sizes. Standard, semi-dwarf and full dwarf trees are available to most gardeners, but full dwarf trees are probably my least favorite and this is why... The root stock that a fruit tree is grafted to will determine the size of the tree. In other words, regular fruit tree scions are grafted to dwarfing root stock and the roots are limiting the growth of the tree. Dwarf Nectarine Gardeners like dwarf trees because they stay small, need less pruning, and don't over grow the space in which they are planted. Sounds good right? Well what if your fruit tree is damaged or attacked by disease ? Because these trees are less vigorous, they will not recover as quickly as a semi-dwarf or a standard sized tree. Let me tell you a story that will help illustrate why I don't like full dwarf fruit trees. In the my community, there is a prominent building that was constructed. This edifice is supposed to be a highly aesthetic part of the city. For years th...