Clay soil is notoriously difficult to garden with. But it's still possible to grow an apple or pear tree in a clay-soil yard ...

Therefore, although we will not be able to plant as prolifically, the survival chances of each individual apple tree will be greatly enhanced, as compared to planting them as wee seedlings.

If you are looking for a fast-growing fruit tree that can live in containers, the Greensleeves (Malus domestica) apple tree may be perfect for you.

Modern dwarf cultivars even mean you can grow apple trees in pots - like this Tangy Green Columnar Apple Tree at Fast Growing Trees, which grows in a compact, upright form and still fruits heavily.

Introduction With some apple growers continuing to plant apple trees on seedling stock, this article argues the case for ...