Semi-Dwarf Fruit Trees
Gala Apple
The Gala apple fruit tree is named for its crispness, Gala apples can be harvested most of the autumn and can be stored for months while retaining an excellent texture. When planting a Gala apple tree, find a site that gets full, direct sun. It needs at least six hours of unfiltered sun per day. Excellent drainage is equally important, so provide it with moist, well-drained soil. Gala apple fruit trees need ample water for the first year. Irrigate deeply at planting time, then twice weekly for a few months. These apple trees set fruit without a pollinator, but another tree nearby improves production while the tree is establishing. One deep watering weekly during the growing season works well the first year. After establishment, water only during dry spells. Mulching helps keep the soil moist.
Zones 5-8. 4-5' Whips, bare-root.
Cortland Apple
Cortland apples are cold hardy apples originating from New York, where they were developed at an agricultural breeding program in 1898. These apples have been around long enough to be considered heirlooms that have passed from generation to generation. The sweet, juicy, slightly tart apples are good for eating raw, cooking, or making juice or cider. Cortland apples work well in fruit salads because snow-white apples are resistant to browning. These apple trees set fruit without a pollinator, but another tree nearby improves production. Plant Cortland apple trees in moderately rich, well-drained soil. Look for a more suitable planting location if your soil contains heavy clay, fast-draining sand, or rocks. Water young apple trees deeply every 7 to 10 days during warm, dry weather. Use a drip system or allow a soaker hose to trickle around the root zone. Never overwater – keeping the soil a little on the dry side is preferable to soggy soil. After the first year, normal rainfall usually provides enough moisture.
Zones 3-8. 4-5' Whips, bare-root.
Contender Peach
A high-quality, freestone variety, ripening in the Loring season. The fruit is very firm and large with excellent color. This disease-resistant variety is hardy and produces generous crops of medium to large, sweet, juicy peaches. Contender peach trees are self-pollinating. However, a pollinator nearby may result in a larger crop. Plant trees where they receive at least six to eight hours of full sunlight per day. Allow 12 to 15 feet (4-5 m.) between trees. Avoid locations with heavy clay, as Contender peach trees require well-drained soil. Similarly, peach trees tend to struggle in fast-draining sandy soil. Before planting, amend the soil with generous amounts of dry leaves, grass clippings, or compost.
Zones 5-8. 4-5' Whips, bare-root.
John Boy Peach
This peach has now claimed a prominent status as a commercial peach variety. This vigorous and productive species bears fruit large and delicious, and it also has good resistance to bacterial leaf spots. This self-pollinating peach tree grows best in full sun with loamy well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. It is
Zones 5-8. 4-5' Whips, bare-root.
OrangeRed Apricot
The fruit develops a red blush over a bright orange ground color. The fruit texture is firm, and the fruit quality is very good. Well-drained soil and full sun are preferred.
Zones 4-8. 4-5' Whips, bare-root. Not self-fertile
Robada Apricot
The most notable attribute is its very large fruit size. It’s one of the largest apricots on the market. Robada is freestone, finishes with a red blush and the flesh is bright orange. The flavor is outstanding with a nice balance between acid and sugar.
Zones 4-8. 4-5' Whips, bare-root. Not self-fertile
Bell Pear
The fruit has ranked the highest in flavor intensity, flavor balance, and juiciness among other pears in its season during years of extensive evaluation. The tree is vigorous and exhibits excellent resistance to fire blight. Not self-fertile
Zones 4-8. 4-5' Whips, bare-root.
AC Harrow Crisp Pear
AC™ Harrow Crisp pear is developed at Harrow Research Station in Ontario, Canada. It is a very attractive pear with red blush on smooth yellow skin. The cream-white flesh is smooth, grit-free, and firm even when fully ripe, with a mild sweet flavor. The tree is resistant to fire blight. The fruit matures at the beginning of September.
Zones 4-8. 4-5' Whips, bare-root. Not self-fertile