Are there dwarfing apple rootstocks suitable for Southern California?

I’m in southern California zone 10. Are there any true dwarfing apple rootstocks that can handle our heat? Thanks for any info!

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I use M-111 (in Vista CA) along with a pruning strategy:

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Thank you so much for answering. I’m so glad to know that! I love the way you have your trees encircled in brick and filled with mulch. It seems like that would be a great way to keep moisture in and weeds out. You have a gorgeous yard :smile:

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