These varieties bear fruit along the main trunk on permanent fruiting spurs. They can produce short, upright branches, which can be left to produce more fruit or removed. These unique, hardy, disease-resistant varieties originated from a Canadian breeding program. They can be grown in your yard or due to their unusual, upright growth habit are perfect for your patio, or deck. They are easy to keep at 8 feet tall or less. With their care-free, compact spire loaded with snow white blossoms and then large fruit that bears along the main trunk. You will have that fresh fruit even in a limited area. They will often bloom and bear fruit the first year.