Q: I planted an apple tree a couple of years ago and it has never produced fruit. My neighbor says that I need to plant another apple tree in order for it to bear fruit, is that accurate? I don ...

You can try and grow an apple tree from seed, but Canney warns against it. For one thing, it's a longer process, as trees grown from seed can take six to 10 years longer to grow than grafted ...

They're also naturally resistant to scab, so they'll require less maintenance than other apple trees. Zones: 4 to 9. Size: Standard trees grow 15 to 20 feet tall and wide; dwarf varieties are smaller.

Many New Hampshire apple orchards are barren this year after a late-spring freeze killed apple blossoms. Fruit growers are realizing climate change could mean different crops in the future.

Dwarf and semi-dwarf trees are easier to manage, and they produce fruit quicker than standard-size trees. Dwarf apple trees will grow to be about 10 feet tall.