Common deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs are listed here.
Evergreen patio trees in containers.
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.
Plant these conifers in several pots to create a natural fence on the patio or trim them into a topiary for extra appeal.
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All conifer require well draining soil in a container and most thrive in a spot with full sun.
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Discover some of the best trees to grow in pots and containers below.
The blues weeping colorado spruce picea pungens the blues is a stunning type of silvery small evergreen tree for a small garden you can also grow this small spruce tree in a container to grace any entrance.
Care for evergreen container plants.
Emerald green arborvitae trees are slow growing evergreen trees that fill an outdoor container with dense green foliage no matter what the season or temperature.
These trees and shrubs thrive in containers no landscape is complete without trees or shrubs.
Dwarf flowering cherry trees small japanese maples compact conifers weeping crab apple trees and magnolia shrubs.
When choosing trees and shrubs to grow in pots remember that the hardiness zones given are for plants growing in the ground and that plants growing in containers may need protection from extreme cold.
The dwarf blues weeping is a small evergreen spruce that grows very fast and it will quickly reach its maximum height of 10 ft.
The placement of a few evergreens in containers on your patio will look good all year and give you a much welcomed boost of winter color.
Repot every few years.
Though some plants will live longer in a container repot your plants every three years to be on the safe side.
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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.
In small yards with limited space it might not be possible to plant a towering shade.
Keep reading to learn more about container grown evergreens.
Use products such as wilt pruf on broadleaf evergreens and conifers to protect against damage from winter winds.
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.
Do not water frozen pots because the plants are unable to absorb the water.
Some have special features including flowers attractive bark and vivid fall colors.
Many of these trees can grow well in containers or raised beds.
Planting growing trees in pots.