Plant full size varieties in large containers to grow as single trunk or multitrunk trees 8 or 10 feet tall.
Growing trees in patio containers.
Crape myrtle is hardy in zones 7 to 9.
The cherry red dynamite crape myrtle is one of the best choices for a container growing to perhaps 10 feet tall.
There are plenty of trees that can be grown in pots and containers.
Prized for its delicate feathery leaves that come in a range of.
Prized for its delicate feathery leaves that come in a range of.
Some have special features including flowers attractive bark and vivid fall colors.
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Others like the bright white natchez crape myrtle will grow a little taller but with spring pruning can be kept more compact if necessary for a smaller space.
All conifer require well draining soil in a container and most thrive in a spot with full sun.
They are well suited to small spaces in the landscape such as patios and decks and can be used alongside other container grown plantings as well.
The ideal types of tree to grow in pots are slow growing or dwarf varieties.
If you feel your options are limited with a petite garden think again.
Many of these trees can grow well in containers or raised beds.
Growing trees in containers is ideal for small gardens or where space is limited such as on a patio or terrace.
Zones 6 9 acoma crape myrtle tree.
Evergreen conifers such as pine juniper fir and cypress trees make good container plants offering year round interest and structure on patios terraces and balconies.
The bark develops an interesting combination of scaliness and smoothness and summer flowers come in rich pinks reds and purples.
They can bring height fruit bark and autumn colour into these small spaces.
Available in dozens of species the japanese maple acer palmatum adds a graceful element to a patio container in zones 5 8.
Container grown trees can be used to frame entryways or to provide interesting focal points.
If you have a porch patio or balcony you can grow a tree in large container.
Small trees on patios or decks can serve as natural focal points add privacy frame views provide shade and even bear fruit.