Patio planter trees

Best trees to grow in pots: 15 beautiful compact varieties

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The best trees to grow in pots can add much needed interest to patios, courtyards and other areas of your back yard.

With both deciduous and evergreen options, offering various leaf color, fruit and flowers through the seasons, potted trees are versatile container gardening ideas.

Growing pots in trees is a way to zone a secluded seating or dining area as a patio idea, flowering trees can add color and scent, while citrus or olive trees are ideal if you want to create a Mediterranean-style garden.

One of the big advantages is that you can grow tree species that wouldn't usually suit the growing conditions in your hardiness zone as the best trees to grow in pots can be moved indoors in colder months.

The best trees to grow in pots

Many different trees can thrive in pots, so look beyond the local garden center for inspiration. You could choose one of the best indoor trees that you move outdoors in warmer months to surround yourself with nature year round.

'There are many types of trees you can grow in pots and containers,' says small space gardening expert Emilly Barbosa Fernandes of Housegrail . 'They instantly brighten up any garden, and can become the main focal point.'

If you want a low-maintenance planting scheme, then the best trees to grow in pots must be compatible with your local climate, and require minimal pruning. An advantage of planting trees in pots is that you can control their soil type – perhaps growing an acid-loving tree in a chalky soil, or creating free-draining conditions in a garden with heavy clay soil.

Consider where you want the tree to be positioned in your garden, as whether it will sit in full sun or receive some shade will be a factor in which varieties will be suitable.

It's important to look at the maximum size of a tree species, and how many years it will take to reach maturity. Some trees are suited to pots for their whole life, while other slow-growing varieties can have a long pot life before needing to be eventually planted in the ground as part of your flower bed ideas.

Trees have hungry, thirsty roots, so container size is also key. Ensure you invest in a pot that's big enough for your chosen tree to flourish.

Remember that a tree planted in a pot will dry out more quickly than in the ground, and the smaller the pot size, the more often you will have to water it.

1. Peach tree

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Enjoy a delicious home harvest of fruit by growing a peach tree in a container. These are among the best fruit trees to grow, and ideal for trees to grow in pots, particularly as you can move the container to the sunniest and warmest positions throughout the year.

You will need a fairly large container for growing a peach tree – although not so large that you can not easily move it when required. Good drainage is important, so either add some crocs or stones to the bottom of a container, or raise it up on pot feet to aid drainage.

'You will need to water peach trees grown in pots almost every day in the growing season, and repot them every few years' explains Guy Barter, chief horticulturist at the RHS .

2. Crab apple tree

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Producing lovely pink blossom in spring, followed by their ornamental fruits in fall, crab apples are among the best trees to grow in pots.

When planting crab apples in containers, use a pot that is approximately 12-15in. (30-40cm), in a good quality and free draining loam based compost, explain the experts at Pomona Fruits .

Keep them well watered in the first growing season, watering them daily in warmer weather. They are also among the best trees for autumn color.

3. Amelanchier

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A small, compact deciduous tree, amelanchier – known by a number of other names including juneberry, shadbush and sarvisberry – offers interest through the seasons. It produces lovely starry white flowers in spring, red and purple berries in summer through to fall, and its bronze tinged young leaves turn through green to the fiery colors of orange and red, making this undoubtedly one of the best trees to grow in pots .

Amelanchier prefers a spot in full sun, so move the container to the best spot throughout the year. Plant bare root trees for the most economical option, in ericaceous compost in a large pot.

4. Japanese maple tree

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Japanese maples trees – or acer palmatum – are ideal for smaller gardens, as they are slow growing and require minimal pruning or training. They also offer lovely fall color.

‘With a variety of showy cascades in foliage and colors ranging from vibrant greens to deep blood reds, this is a showcase tree for container growing,’ says Tammy Sons, owner of Tennessee Nursery .

‘Japanese maple trees do not grow to extreme heights, seldom reaching over 15 feet. My favorite varieties are 'Crimson Queen' and 'Bloodgood', with their added attribute of spectacular fall foliage.’

Meanwhile, Lisa Tadewaldt, arborist and owner of Urban Forest Pro , particularly favors the dwarf maple 'Sharp's Pygmy'. ‘They can live in a pot for hundreds of years,' she says. 'You can ignore them or pamper them – either way they always look great. This is a favorite of serious bonsai artists, and what I personally have on my deck in pots.’

Position Japanese maples in a cool spot that receives some shade during the hottest part of the day, and water regularly in the summer. They are perfect to include for Japanese garden ideas.

5. Lemon tree

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‘I always think there is something very romantic about a lemon tree growing in a pot,’ says Aaron Bertelsen, author of Grow Fruit & Vegetables in Pots . ‘Perhaps it is the way the scent of the blossom fills a room, or the knowledge that rich people in the past would build dedicated lemon houses to shelter their highly prized trees.’

While lemon trees make fantastic house plants during the winter, they can grow happily outdoors during the spring and summer. This is why planting them in pots is the best solution, so you can bring them indoors in frosty weather.

You can even learn how to grow lemon from seed, to surround yourself with these uplifting trees.

‘Lemons are hungry plants, so make sure you use a good, soil-based compost, adding some grit or sharp sand to improve drainage,’ adds Bertelsen, who recommends the Meyer variety as it flowers throughout the year.

Make sure you understand how to prune lemon trees to get the best out of them, and let them dry out between waterings.

6. Dwarf conifers

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Larger conifers are some of the best trees for privacy and screening in a backyard, but there are a number of smaller species that are perfect for pots.

Some recommended conifers to consider are dwarf varieties of cypress trees, yew trees, mountain pines, and Chinese juniper.

‘They are not top-heavy and have an equal branch structure from the central leader to the top,’ says Sons.

‘Evergreen conifers also offer year-round beauty and they can successfully be trimmed back in order for them to not overwhelm the container. ’

7. Crepe Myrtle

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Crepe myrtle – or crape myrtle – is a striking tree that offers year-round interest, and grows very well in pots.

‘This beautiful tree has large trumpet-shaped flowers that often have an orange tint to them,’ says Lindsey Hyland, founder of Urban Organic Yield . 'Crape myrtles also have good fall color, with attractive peeling bark. I love how the branches are always thick enough to handle being in pots.’

Choose from flowers of white, pink or purple, which bloom from late spring through summer. Some varieties flower until the first frost in fall.

Crepe myrtle trees need full sun to thrive, and in frost-prone areas will need to be overwintered in a greenhouse or conservatory. Learn how to prune crepe myrtle to keep your trees looking their best.

8. Bay tree

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As well as creating a sculptural feature, bay trees are aromatic herbs that have wonderfully scented leaves that can be used in cooking fresh or dried.

Bay trees look particularly stunning in pairs flanking a doorway, or can be positioned next to seating areas on the patio for outdoor dining ideas. They thrive in containers and can be clipped into attractive ball or pyramid topiary shapes.

‘A bay tree is very easy to look after, provided you give it a good sunny spot and feed it regularly,’ says Bertelsen. ‘Prune every spring, both to keep it at the size you want it and to reduce any congestion.’

It’s a good idea to repot bay trees every few years to keep them healthy and encourage fresh growth. Bay trees are an excellent choice for planter box ideas.

9. Banana tree

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Banana trees are some of the best trees to grow in pots if you want to add a tropical garden idea to your patio. But bear in mind if you are growing a banana tree in the garden this will generally be for their ornamental leaves, rather than for fruit, unless you live in a climate of at least 60ºF (15°C) for most of the year.

‘If you live in a cooler climate, then a banana tree still brings a taste of tropics to your landscaping,’ says Tadewaldt. ‘The growth of these trees is usually stunted by the colder weather enough that they can live in the pot for an extended period of time.'

Smaller varieties of banana tree are particularly well suited to climates with colder winters, as they can be brought inside and enjoyed as a houseplant.

10. Rhododendron

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As well as the popular shrubs, rhododendrons are also available in tree form – R. arboreum. Although after several decades they can eventually reach great heights of over 40 feet, they are slow-growing trees that will live happily for years in a pot, so it is worth learning how to grow rhododendrons.

‘I really like rhododendron – it is such a pretty flowering tree with red and white flowers in the summer,’ says Hyland. As an evergreen tree, it possesses attractive dark green leaves year round.

‘My favorite thing about it is its ability to thrive in stunted, acidic, or shallow soil conditions.’

Be sure you know how to prune rhododendron to keep your potted specimens under control.

11. Olive tree

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If you want to create a Mediterranean garden, olive trees are ideal and perfectly suited to growing in containers, as they can be moved to safety during excessively cold winters.

‘Olive trees are not fond of winter, so make sure to cover them if you know a frost is coming,’ says Barbosa Fernandes.

‘They love warmth and sun, and they also do well in dry areas. However, they do need the right conditions to produce olives.’

In order for the trees to fruit, they will need two months with temperatures below 50°F (10°C), but above 14°F (-10°C), as well as fluctuation between day and night temperatures. Although self-fertile, olive trees benefit from cross pollination.

‘If you don’t have the right conditions to grow olives, don’t be too disappointed, as they’re such elegant evergreen trees,’ says Barbosa Fernandes. ‘Fertilize them in the spring for the best results.’

You also need to know how to prune olive trees to improve their shape and increase the chances of fruit production.

12. Wedding Cake Tree

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Also known as Cornus controversa 'Variegata', the wedding cake tree is a variegated dogwood tree.

‘The white in the leaves adds interest and it naturally grows in layers – like the layers of a cake, hence its name – and pruning will help to emphasize this form,’ says Tadewaldt.

However, regular pruning isn’t essential, and as the tree is slow-growing, it will live happily in its pot for a long time, as long as the soil is fertile.

‘Eventually, however, this tree will outgrow the pot and need to be transplanted,’ adds Tadewaldt.

13. Apple tree

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Smaller varieties of apple tree are perfect for growing in pots on the patio. Not only are varieties grown on dwarf rootstock usually quicker to fruit, but they are often better quality than larger trees.

When choosing a variety of apple tree, you need to consider pollination. ‘Self-fertile cultivars are available, although it’s generally recommended to have at least two different partner trees nearby for cross-pollination,' explains Period Living’s gardening expert Leigh Clapp.

When planting apple trees in pairs, 'opt for different varieties of apple tree that flower at the same time.'

If you only have room for one apple tree, Red Falstaff is a great choice as it is heavy cropping and very hardy. Apples trees are among the best fast growing fruit trees so you will enjoy a well sized tree before you know it.

14. Starry magnolia

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While most types of magnolia will grow too large to plant in pots, starry magnolia is a more compact, bushy tree that produces the most beautiful white, star-shaped flowers.

The tree flowers in the spring and exudes a delicate fragrance, adding a romantic air to a patio seating area.

Position starry magnolia in a sheltered spot, and plant in neutral to acid soil that is well drained.

When established, they are low maintenance, and require only mulching in spring, and learn how to prune a magnolia tree lightly in the summer.

15. Kumquat

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Citrus trees make for some of the best indoor trees, but you can grow them outside in the right climates.

‘If you’ve never tried kumquat, then you most definitely should – you can eat the entire thing, skin and all,’ says Barbosa Fernandes.

Producing small orange fruits and flowers that bloom in the summer, these compact trees can be easily grown in pots, and are one of the hardiest citrus fruits.

‘Position them in full sun, and plant in moist, well-draining soil. However, you don’t need to worry about cross-pollination or cold weather killing it down to 18°F (-8°C),’ adds Barbosa Fernandes.

What trees can remain in pots?

Trees can remain in pots indefinitely if you can find a container large enough to accommodate their maximum mature size. Otherwise, you will need to plant them in the ground when they grow too large.

Opt for dwarf varieties of container-friendly trees, such as Japanese maples and small conifers. Bay trees, small citrus trees and olive trees are also good options.

Bear in mind that most trees will need potting on to a larger container every few years, when they have outgrown their pot.

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Can trees survive in pots over winter?

Some trees can survive in pots over winter, but this will largely depend on your local climate.

In warmer regions, for example, citrus trees can stay outside year round, but in regions that experience cold winter nights of below 50°F (10°C), they will need to be brought inside.

Japanese maple trees are excellent choices for pots in most climates, and can survive very cold winters where temperatures reach as low as -20°F (-28°C).

What are the best evergreen trees for pots?

There are a number of best evergreen trees for pots. These include Rhododendron arboreum, bay trees, conifers, Japanese holly and Italian cypress – to name but a few. There are many other options you can find to suit the conditions in your garden and area where you live.

As editor of Period Living, Britain's best-selling period homes magazine, Melanie loves the charm of older properties. I live in a rural village just outside the Cotswolds in England, so am lucky to be surrounded by beautiful homes and countryside, where I enjoy exploring. Having worked in the industry for almost two decades, Melanie is interested in all aspects of homes and gardens. Her previous roles include working on Real Homes and Homebuilding & Renovating, and she has also contributed to Gardening Etc. She has an English degree and has also studied interior design. Melanie frequently writes for Homes & Gardens about property restoration and gardening.

Best Potted Trees For Flower, Fragrance and Patio

Here’s the deal on potted patio trees.

Every balcony, deck, and patio can use a least one container-grown small patio tree.

These container trees range from 3′ to 8′ feet tall and are easy to move around the landscape if needed.

Growing trees in pots bring height to a small area and tight space, especially on a balcony. They can also add privacy, color from flowers and fragrance.

Combine small container patio trees with flower bed planters to create garden designs using container gardens as focal points.

Since these are small pot trees, they’re not good for use as potted trees for shade.

It is best to keep things simple.

Too many in the small space of a patio, courtyard or balcony can quickly:

Become overcrowded
Reduce available light
Makes watering and care more of a chore

With limited space, it is essential to pick the right small trees for pots. Ones suited for use on a patio.

Dress them up with attractive terra cotta pots or decorative planters to create the perfect potted tree for your patio, deck or balcony.

When selecting any patio tree for a container consider these factors:

Amount of full sun or light available
Overall height, width, and growth rate
Special “F” attributes: Flowers, Fruit, Foliage Color, Fragrance
Water and Soil requirements
How ‘dirty’ the tree is – dropping seeds, flowers or fruits
Special needs – fertilizer, pruning, potting soil, additional drainage holes in the pot, etc

Below is a list of the best outdoor space trees. Most flower, some with fragrance and some attract butterflies or hummingbirds.

Many of these plants are grown as bushes but also as a tree form or Standard.

These plants can also be pruned into tree forms with multiple trunks.

Patio Rose Tree

There’s a place for rose trees in every garden.

The introduction of the Knockout Rose and its:

Wide range of growing zones
Ease of care
Many color and blooming possibilities
Minimal disease issues

All make the rose a natural choice as a patio tree for any location.

Tree roses make:

Informal gardens more radiant
Small gardens more intimate
Formal gardens more stately

The tree rose are great potted shrubs for patios.

Their mature size ranges between 4′ – 7′ feet tall and a 2′ – 3′ feet wide spread.

The beautiful color matches nearly any pots for trees you’ll come across.

Learn more about Knockout Rose tree care

Hibiscus – Tropical Variety

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis in warm areas can bloom almost year round. Native to the tropics with large, colorful blooms.

Learn more on Hibiscus Tree Care

The tropical Hibiscus plant tolerates high temperatures outdoors making it the perfect potted plant for the patio during the summer months.

Hibiscus tree care – With higher temperatures, keep an eye on watering. Keep soil moist.

Hibiscus – Rose of Sharon

Hibiscus syriacus grows outdoors on a patio, balcony or terrace.

More details on growing and care of the Hibiscus Rose of Sharon tree

This handsome patio ornamental grows a bushy, deciduous shrub. Given time, it may grow to 10′ feet tall and needs a warm, sheltered spot in which it will flourish.

The lovely trumpet-shaped red, blue, pink, yellow or white blooms are beautiful to look at up close.

This Hibiscus Rose of Sharon tree grows well in a container, tub or barrel, and develops into a graceful plant.

One advantage of growing this plant in a container is that it can “wait its turn” and be brought on to center stage just before it begins to bloom.

Bougainvillea Tree

Magnificent plant with glowing blooms in a variety of colors.

More on how to care for Bougainvillea trees

Bougainvillea trees love a warm and sunny climate, and perfect as a small potted tree a south-facing patio or balcony.

Truly eye-catching. With so many flowers the leaves are almost hidden by color when blooming.

Fuchsia Tree

Fuchsia trees are prolific bloomers all summer.

Flowers of richly colored sepals, leaf lobes, and petals create an eye-catching colorful display.

Read our article Fuchsia trees growing and care.

Fuchsia trees are most beautiful when growing in half shade and cool locations.

Too much heat or sun leads to rapid flower loss and evaporation.

Keep plants well watered. Needs extra care but worth the effort.

Brunfelsia – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

The common name of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, with blooms opening dark purple, fading to lavender, and finally white.

Details on care of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – Brunfelsia trees

In bloom, Brunfelsia trees have many flowers from purple to white with fragrant, sweet smelling flowers.

Heat and shade-tolerant and enjoys a location with well-drained soil and a partial sunny spot.

In northern areas move Brunfelsia to a cool, bright area indoors. Move outdoors when the last frost passes.

Tibouchina

The Princess Flower, has big, velvety leaves and bright purple blooms from Brazil.

Learn more about the ‘Princess flower’ – Tibouchina urvilleana tree

The Tibouchina grows as an outdoor potted small tree in the summer reaching 5′-7′ feet tall.

Cut new shoots back for a more compact plant. Prune hard when flowering is over. The most commonly grown variety is Tibouchina urvilleana.

Oleander

The Oleander with its narrow, dark green leaves 4″-12″ inches long is attractive in all seasons.

Read more on caring for Oleander Trees

Oleander enjoys being outdoors in a sunny spot. A balcony or patio is ideal. Give it lots of water during active growth in late spring and summer.

Usually grown as a bush but makes a wonderful tree!

Lantana

The Lantana is a beautiful perennial and a popular summer flower.

More on How to care for and grow Lantana trees and bushes

Lantana has gained in popularity in recent years. The glowing colorful blooms love the warmth of a sunny patio.

Older mature size plants can be trained into small patio trees like rose trees or fuschias.

In areas with harsh winters, Lantana summers outdoors in pots and comes indoors to overwinter.

The flowers grow in clusters with a spicy fragrance.

Gardenia

The Gardenia needs plenty of light, and grows in rich, acid soil to produce the intoxicatingly fragrant, creamy white flowers.

Growing details and info on Gardenia tree care

The dark green leaves are waxy when growing in the right conditions.

The Gardenia has long been called the ideal flower for the buttonhole.

Gardenias grow at a temperature of around 65° degrees Fahrenheit and need plenty of light. Growing outdoors they do well in direct sunlight. Never allow them to dry out.

Jatropha Integerrima

Known by the name ‘Peregrina” a small shrub that flowers all year round, with round clusters of pink, red, orange flowers.

Loves full sun and regular pruning will produce a full and lush plant.

Jatropha Integerrima trees are excellent plants for attracting butterflies.

Angel Trumpet

Brugmansia or Angel Trumpet when in bloom is – Spectacular!

The flowers are gigantic and have a wonderful fragrance at night!

Learn growing details and Angel Trumpet Tree Care

Grows well in large containers and thrives outdoors in the summer.

The trumpet-like flowers which hang down are huge – up to one foot or more long on mature size 4′-6′ feet tall plants.

One small tree in bloom will perfume a large outdoor space.

Citrus – Lemons, Calamondin, Limes

Citrus tree (often lemon trees) are well suited to growing in containers. Kumquat trees are another good choice. Make sure the citrus plants get enough light and water regularly.

Citrus want consistent moisture but do not overwater. Dry soil and roots lead to bud and flower drop.

Buddleia

The butterfly bush (Buddleia) thrives in sunny locations such as a patio or deck when planted in well-drained soil.

Buddleias grow fast – so the larger the container, the better. Keep plant 3′-5′ feet tall with pruning.

Croton

Croton plants are grown mainly for their beautiful leaves in a rainbow of colors.

Croton trees make excellent patio plants with heights of 4′-5′ feet tall. They need lots of humidity and water in the summer.

Details on Croton tree plants outdoors

Often sold as bushes at garden centers but when plants are allowed to grow larger and upright, they make beautiful colorful small patio trees in containers.

Crotons have many different leaf forms to make using crotons design an excellent choice.

They’ve been used extensively in theme parks and make nice additions to the backyard patio.

Summary

The best small trees for pots on a patio are the ones that give you the most enjoyment.

Though we have compiled a list of patio trees and balcony trees there are others.

For example:

Japanese Maple
Powder Puff Tree (Calliandra)
Crape Myrtle
Fig Trees
Acer palmatum
Olive tree
Eastern redbud
Sweet Bay
Ornamental Crabapple
Jamaican Bell Flower

Check out our article on the best patio plants for pots outdoors

When it comes to these patio trees and shrubs much depends on your location and lifestyle.

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Fruit trees and shrubs

Fruit trees and shrubs are now not only planted for the sake of a tasty harvest, but are also actively used in modern landscape design. Remember the spring orchard, completely covered with pale pink and milky, unusually fragrant flowers. And how graceful trees are when they grow up and create comfort and beauty in your garden. Fruit trees can hide you from the scorching sun on a bright sunny day, creating a soft shadow. There are rarely areas where at least a few fruit trees and shrubs do not grow. Even if the garden is planted in an exquisite English or Japanese style, there is sure to be room for several fruit trees. How wonderful it is to enjoy juicy and tasty fruits and berries from your own garden. How wonderful is the taste of juicy pears, cherries, cherries, grapes, plucked in a whole bunch right from the branch, and all this is grown on our own tree planted with kindness and great love. It is they who supply us with the necessary vitamins all year round. No less popular are berry bushes, such as raspberries, honeysuckle, gooseberries, and currants. Strawberries and strawberries, along with raspberries, are some of the tastiest, most popular and favorite berries grown in our gardens.

According to their biological characteristics, berry and fruit species are divided into groups:

stone fruits - apricot, cherry. Plum. Peach. Cherry plum and others;
pome fruits - irga, hawthorn, apple, mountain ash, quince and pear;
nut fruits - walnut, hazelnut, almond, etc. ;
berries - lemongrass, cranberries, cranberries, blueberries, cloudberries, drupes, actinidia, grapes, gooseberries, currants, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, wild strawberries, etc.;
citrus fruits - orange, mandarin, lemon, etc.; subtropical - persimmon, fig, pomegranate, medlar, etc.;
other fruit species - wild rose, sea buckthorn, barberry, viburnum, honeysuckle, mulberry.

Of the listed groups of berry-fruit plants, it is recommended to grow only zoned varieties that have been cultivated in our area for many years. Give preference to unpretentious types of crops that grow well and thrive in almost any area.

The most promising fruit and berry crops for our climatic zone are:

Fruit trees: apple, pear, hazelnut, cherry plum, cherry, hawthorn, felt cherry, black chokeberry, red mountain ash, cherry, bird cherry, peach, apricot.
Berry bushes: actinidia, quince, barberry, blueberry, honeysuckle, blackberry, dogwood, shadberry, wild rose, sea buckthorn, raspberry, lemongrass, black currant, gooseberry, strawberry, wild strawberry, cranberry, honeysuckle, blueberry.

In our online store only zoned fruit plants for our climatic zone are presented.

Experienced gardeners know how much effort and work it takes to care for trees. Every gardener should know all the rules of garden care: proper planting of seedlings, timely care, pruning and rejuvenation of trees. Planting a tree is a responsible job, because further development and harvest depend on proper planting. The soil in the garden also plays an important role, as it is a supplier of minerals that are necessary for the rooting and development of the planted plant. Some species feel great on almost any type of soil, while other species, on the contrary, are very demanding and capricious. When planting, certain agrotechnical measures are required; seedlings must be placed in accordance with their physiological characteristics. The light regime is of great importance for growing. In poor lighting, the trees stretch upwards, and the branches partially die off. In garden plots, tall trees such as apricot, cherry, apple, pear should be placed from the northern part of your plot, keeping a distance of 4 meters between trees. Trees on a semi-dwarf rootstock, apple trees, cherries, plums, are placed at a distance of 3 meters. For dwarf trees, such as felt cherry and apple, 2 meters is enough. The distance between berry bushes is about 1-2m. On the south side of the plot you can grow strawberries.

Berry plants should preferably be placed in a separate area and not planted too closely, as over the years they will shade each other. When planting berry bushes, you need to keep a distance of about 0.5 - 0.7 cm between the bushes. After planting, regular watering and post-plant care are carried out. Plants are planted in spring, before bud break, and in autumn, after leaf fall.

The growth of fruit trees and berry bushes largely depends on the depth of the pit and its filling with nutrients. During spring planting, pits are dug in the fall, and during autumn planting, they are dug in 2-3 weeks. The size of the planting hole depends on the level of groundwater, the composition of the soil and the crop being planted. Planting pits vary in size but are usually round and sheer-sided.

The top layer of earth removed from the pit is mixed with mineral and organic fertilizers and placed back. The amount of fertilizer applied depends on the size of the hole and the plant being planted. A stake is driven into the hole, to which the planted seedling is tied. Before planting, seedlings are placed for 1-2 days in a bucket of water. Then their roots are dipped in a clay or earthen mash, then they are placed in a hole and covered with soil, compacting strongly but carefully. The grafting site should be a few centimeters above the soil level. The soil is watered and mulched with peat or humus. It is also recommended to carry out post-planting pruning - it favorably affects the laying of the correct crown of the tree. Fruit trees and shrubs need nutrition, which they receive in the form of water solutions from the soil. The lack or excess of mineral elements in the soil will adversely affect growth and fruiting. Mineral and organic fertilizers are used to nourish fruit trees and berry bushes.

Pruning is done to maintain a physical correspondence between fruit bearing and tree growth. With the help of pruning, a crown is formed, lighting conditions in the crown are improved, which affects the strength of plant growth, the timing of entry into the fruit-bearing period, the size of the crop and the quality of the fruit depend on this. There are two main cropping methods: thinning and shortening. In the first years of the life of fruit trees, pruning is the most important task in order to form a strong crown. Crown development continues at a young age until the tree enters fruiting. In the fruit-bearing garden, control pruning is carried out, aimed at achieving the optimal ratio between fruiting and growth. Rejuvenating pruning is performed once every 3-4 years, it is aimed at enhancing growth processes and resuming the regeneration of young wood. Along with anti-aging pruning, sanitary pruning is also performed. It is produced in February-April before flowering. All berry bushes need pruning, so black currants are pruned in July, white and red, and gooseberries - in July and October, after the foliage has fallen. Blackberries and raspberries are cut in October, honeysuckle in March and November. The cut points are smeared with garden pitch. Gardening needs to be done regularly and regularly. Another important factor in the care is autumn and spring painting. The last step in preparing the garden for wintering is the collection of all garbage, fallen leaves and burning. And you can safely wait for spring.

The apple tree is the most frequent inhabitant of our gardens. An unpretentious plant that can adapt to different soil and climatic conditions, winter-hardy, with a long life and productivity.

Pear is more capricious and heat-loving, prefers fertile soil and regular watering. Cherry is not so whimsical to the soil and is quite frost-resistant.

Red, black and white currant tolerates drought and frost quite easily, grows in open spaces without drafts, is not capricious to the soil, needs regular watering. Gooseberries are quite sensitive to cold and high humidity, so for the winter it is necessary to wrap and sprinkle with snow, and in summer try not to fill it with water. Fruiting bush can last up to 25 years.

Raspberries are frost-resistant, grown in sunny and calm areas, demanding on the soil. Requires constant and abundant watering, especially during the formation of fruits.

Blackberry, in terms of vital activity, is similar to raspberries, but less frost-resistant, able to freeze slightly, but also quickly recover.

Blueberry with a fastidious temperament, prefers soil of a certain acidity, which must be constantly maintained, sunny and sheltered from the wind. On waterlogged soils, it is good to plant blackcurrant, shadberry, viburnum, cranberries.

Apricot is planted in well-lit and wind-protected places; it does not take well to excess moisture. It grows and bears fruit on soils sufficiently provided with nutrients.

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