There is a trend in gift giving that is hot right now - sending live Dwarf Fruit Trees of a variety such as the popular first choice for a starter indoor or patio fruit tree, the dwarf lemon tree.
More and more of us are getting onboard the gift concept of sending a dwarf fruit tree instead of a gift basket or flowers as a delivered sympathy, holiday, birthday, wedding, or other ocassion gift.
The term dwarf, in the fruit tree category, applies to fruiting trees that typically do not exceed 6 feet in height and spread. The term dwarf fruit tree doesn’t signify any change in fruit size as virtually all dwarf fruit trees produce normal-size fruit, with most yielding about a fifth as much harvest as a common fruit tree with better flavor and color than the common tree.
These compact trees fit nicely into shipping boxes and are delivered everyday in perfect condition from online purchase and regular package delivery service.
Dwarf Fruit Trees can be planted in any garden no matter how small. These plants are ideally suited to containers or pots, so are easy to move for protection from the elements or to shift into that new sunny spot. A dwarf fruit free is a beautiful plant that enchants it’s new owner by itself or that enhances your landscaping plan.
The first commercially developed dwarf fruit trees were created in Britain as the “Malling root stocks” of the East Malling Research Station, although the art of creating dwarf trees has been known for centuries. The magic happens when the hearty root stock of a much smaller tree has a twig from a productive fruit tree grafted to it. This creates a tree that does not grow beyond the size of the small, healthy root stock and produces full size fruit, almost always yielding better taste and color, of the chosen fruit variety.
Recently nurseries around the world have succeeded in turning them out in large numbers thus making it possible to sell them at attractive prices for any homeowner or small business (a dwarf fruit tree makes a fantastic and novel addition to any business lobby or customer waiting room). Consequently their popularity has exploded and it is estimated that there are more than 5 million Dwarf Fruit Trees growing in sunny rooms, back yards, and small orchards in America alone.
Because the fruit is of even better flavor, size, and color than the parent plants, many nursery owners will state categorically that there is no reason for planting full size fruit trees in home yards. And of course it’s impractical to bring a full size tree inside your apartment or living room where it’s dwarf cousin will be right at home in its container.
The tree with which I think everyone should begin or add to their dwarf fruit tree experience is the ever popular Dwarf Meyer Lemon Tree. These evergreen trees are beautiful all year round with rich green leaves and bright yellow fruit.
They ship very well and are incredibly convenient to send as a gift or acquire for your own. And this tree has a gorgeous fragrance. It will arrive in great condition, use up almost no space, and be the gift to yourself, friend, business asssociate, or loved one that just keeps giving and giving. The three year old Dwarf Meyer Lemon Trees are the way to go over the one year old trees because they are so much closer to the bounty of full production.
My guidance toward the Dwarf Meyer Lemon Tree is based on the utility of having your own lemon tree around the house. Its evergreen look makes it a no-brainer to fit into your home decor or patio/garden landscape.
The dwarf lemon tree is beautiful in all states of growth, it’s easy to obtain as they ship easily without damage and are among the most fun and exciting of packages to receive at your door - it’s easy to have at home and the nursery even provides free email growing assistance for the life of the tree, and it’s the most useful of all food bearing trees due to the global appeal of lemons in all types of cooking, drinking, and garnishing.
Fresh lemons and lemon juice is a universally called for ingredient in every kitchen so you’re sure to have a hit with this treat for yourself or another.
I think getting going so easily with Dwarf Fruit Trees is the absolute must addition to the personal environment that you and those upon whom you care to make an impression can create today.
