Container grown trees are generally much smaller.
Tall patio trees in pots.
Planting growing trees in pots.
They can bring height fruit bark and autumn colour into these small spaces.
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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.
In the ground they can grow to a mature size of 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide.
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.
In cold climates plan on bringing the trees inside to a sunny window or greenhouse.
Kumquat trees can be grown in the ground or in pots.
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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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.
If you re looking for height at the back of a flower bed some striking plants in large pots or even to create a living wall of colour our fantastic range of tall growing perennials is just what you are looking for.
Trees in containers add style and sophistication to your garden.
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