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