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Minnesota Gardening
mandolls

Zone 4 fruit trees for espalier ?

mandolls
13 years ago

I am in WI, (close to the Twin Cities) but this forum seems much more active than the WI forum. Does anyone have any suggestions for dwarf fruit trees that do well in this part of the country?

I have been wanting fruit (probably apples, pears, cherries?) But I dont want any more shade in my yard, so thought an espaliered fence between the house and the new veg garden would be perfect.

Does any one have fruit trees growing that they are especially happy with? Or ones they have had bad luck with?

Thanks

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