Growing trees in containers is ideal for small gardens or where space is limited such as on a patio or terrace.
Tall patio trees in pots.
Container grown trees are generally much smaller.
Advertisement when choosing your tree search for varieties described as dwarfing a vigorous tree will grow too quickly to be happy in a pot while an extremely dwarfing tree will be too weak to cope with growing in a pot.
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In cold climates plan on bringing the trees inside to a sunny window or greenhouse.
In the ground they can grow to a mature size of 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide.
The ideal types of tree to grow in pots are slow growing or dwarf varieties.
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Kumquats have beautiful dark green leaves and pretty orange flowers that turn into tangy edible fruit.
Trees in containers add style and sophistication to your garden.
A tall amaranth such as love lies bleeding amaranthus caudatus or joseph s coat amaranthus tricolor can add color and drama to a container garden reaching heights of around 2 to 4 feet choose a container with adequate drainage holes as amaranth likes to be moist but not sit in water.
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Some trees ideal for growing in pots include.
Kumquat trees can be grown in the ground or in pots.
Patios are ideal places for growing small trees in containers because they are so often sheltered and sunny spots where many trees do particularly well.