Fast fruit facts

•Dwarf trees are becoming more widely available in nurseries, garden centers and from Web sources.

•When buying or ordering, be sure to ask if the tree is a dwarf and not a semidwarf. For apple trees, look for a code like EMLA 27, EMLA 26 or M 27 on the tag. Codes represent the dwarfing type of rootstock you want.

•Dwarfing rootstocks on other types of fruit will have other names, so do your research before you buy.

•millernurseries.com – Specializes in cold-tolerant trees

•strakbros.com – Lots of unique varieties

•raintreenursery.com – Northwest’s best source of regional proven trees and information on growing them.