Botanical Words Alphabetical List - DW

DWARF FRUIT TREES:1. A small fruit tree reaching a height at maturity of 4 or 5 feet and bearing early, but normal fruit.

DWARF PLANTS: Plants of genetically small size or those dwarfed by grafting (i.e. dwarf apple trees) or by pruning and restricted root growth (i.e. bonsai).

DWARF SHRUBS: Shrubs that are selected or hybridized that are typically shorter and more compact than the species.

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