Zones 6 9 acoma crape myrtle tree.
Growing trees in patio containers.
There are plenty of trees that can be grown in pots and containers.
Some have special features including flowers attractive bark and vivid fall colors.
If you feel your options are limited with a petite garden think again.
They can bring height fruit bark and autumn colour into these small spaces.
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.
Crape myrtle lagerstroemia indica.
Growing trees in containers is ideal for small gardens or where space is limited such as on a patio or terrace.
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.
Small trees on patios or decks can serve as natural focal points add privacy frame views provide shade and even bear fruit.
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.
The cherry red dynamite crape myrtle is one of the best choices for a container growing to perhaps 10 feet tall.
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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.
The bark develops an interesting combination of scaliness and smoothness and summer flowers come in rich pinks reds and purples.
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.
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.
Many of these trees can grow well in containers or raised beds.
Crape myrtle is hardy in zones 7 to 9.
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.