Save to my scrapbook planting an acer tree in a container.
Growing trees in patio containers.
All conifer require well draining soil in a container and most thrive in a spot with full sun.
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.
Some have special features including flowers attractive bark and vivid fall colors.
Plant full size varieties in large containers to grow as single trunk or multitrunk trees 8 or 10 feet tall.
Crape myrtle lagerstroemia indica.
The cherry red dynamite crape myrtle is one of the best choices for a container growing to perhaps 10 feet tall.
Available in dozens of species the japanese maple acer palmatum adds a graceful element to a patio container in zones 5 8.
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.
Many of these trees can grow well in containers or raised beds.
Prized for its delicate feathery leaves that come in a range of.
There are plenty of trees that can be grown in pots and containers.
They can bring height fruit bark and autumn colour into these small spaces.
If you have a porch patio or balcony you can grow a tree in large container.
Container grown trees can be used to frame entryways or to provide interesting focal points.
Growing trees in containers is ideal for small gardens or where space is limited such as on a patio or terrace.
The ideal types of tree to grow in pots are slow growing or dwarf varieties.
Prized for its delicate feathery leaves that come in a range of.
The bark develops an interesting combination of scaliness and smoothness and summer flowers come in rich pinks reds and purples.
Available in dozens of species the japanese maple acer palmatum adds a graceful element to a patio container in zones 5 8.
Small trees on patios or decks can serve as natural focal points add privacy frame views provide shade and even bear fruit.
Stylish container gardening is a growing trend so you don t need huge lawns or vast borders to bring the height and drama of trees into your space.
Zones 6 9 acoma crape myrtle tree.