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The size of a fruit tree varies. All types of fruit tree are sold commercially as a grafted tree. This means that the top part, or scion, of the fruit tree is grafted onto a rootstock. The size of the fruit tree depends primarily on the rootstock that is used. The rootstock of a fruit tree can be dwarfing, meaning it grows a smaller than normal sized tree. The most common sizes of a fruit tree are dwarf, semi-dwarf, and standard.

A fruit tree will make a wonderful contribution to a home garden or landscape. The leaves will provide shade during the hot summer months. The branches will be home to birds, squirrels, and other wildlife. Most importantly, the delicious fruit will be able to be shared by family and friends in a variety of settings.

Do not worry if a fruit tree does not produce fruit on its first year. Many types of fruit trees take years, some as many as ten, before they are mature enough to produce their own fruit. The fruit should be thinned, as many kinds of fruit tree will produce more fruit than they can handle, resulting in smaller fruit, or broken branches from the weight. Thinning the fruit tree will provide room for larger, healthier fruit.