I have a 1600 sf urban space behind my one story shop/house. Third growing season on what was a parking lot for 60 yrs and a RR bed prior. Figs, blueberries, strawberries, beans, peppers, leek and more all produced well this year. Problem is the ‘forest’ is bordered on SW and NE by two story buildings, and it gets really hot. My thermometer maxes out at 120*. Question, should I allow fruit trees (Semi-dwarf apples and cherries) to get big from temp control, or keep em picking size for an old lady (me).
