Some have special features including flowers attractive bark and vivid fall colors.
Growing trees in patio containers.
Crape myrtle lagerstroemia indica.
If you feel your options are limited with a petite garden think again.
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.
Zones 6 9 acoma crape myrtle tree.
Available in dozens of species the japanese maple acer palmatum adds a graceful element to a patio container in zones 5 8.
All conifer require well draining soil in a container and most thrive in a spot with full sun.
The ideal types of tree to grow in pots are slow growing or dwarf varieties.
Small trees on patios or decks can serve as natural focal points add privacy frame views provide shade and even bear fruit.
The cherry red dynamite crape myrtle is one of the best choices for a container growing to perhaps 10 feet tall.
Plant full size varieties in large containers to grow as single trunk or multitrunk trees 8 or 10 feet tall.
They can bring height fruit bark and autumn colour into these small spaces.
There are plenty of trees that can be grown in pots and containers.
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Available in dozens of species the japanese maple acer palmatum adds a graceful element to a patio container in zones 5 8.
If you have a porch patio or balcony you can grow a tree in large container.
Prized for its delicate feathery leaves that come in a range of.
Many of these trees can grow well in containers or raised beds.
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.
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.
Prized for its delicate feathery leaves that come in a range of.
Container grown trees can be used to frame entryways or to provide interesting focal points.
Crape myrtle is hardy in zones 7 to 9.