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Talkback: Growing trees in pots

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My trees in pots include an Acer, re-potted this year following the planting guide given by Joe.

Then there is the Avocado pear tree. This tree was grown from a pip (stone) that germinated in the compost bin a couple of years ago.

Finally a trio of Date Palms that have also been re-potted this year. These all germinated from dates bought at Christmas time. A few stones were planted in pots then left and forgotten in the greenhouse some germinated. There is some die-back which is a pity. Could this be cold please? I plan to post a photo in my Gardening Calendar.

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  • Gardeners' World Web UserGardeners' World Web User Posts: 17,147
    Interesting to hear of others growing trees from seed. I am a compulsive grower of things from stuff I have eaten! I presently have 3 chestnuts growing indoors that I saved from some bought at Christmas. They seem to be thriving and are about 9 inches tall just now but with lots of healthy leaves. Question is will they survive outside in a sheltered garden in Orkney? I thought I might keep one as a bonsi. Any suggestions?
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    I have lots of trees in pots including 3 acers one acer ive had eight years its very slow growing,still only being 18".I have a magnolia which flowered for the first time this year,2 christmas trees one was a table decoration a few years ago,I potted it up autum last year its new growth looks great its now aprox 16".I also got a cherry tree and a necterine in half barrels they were planted november last year they look happy with there new leaves,I have many more all looking good and 2 new magnolias to join them which ive been growing on for a year in the greenhouse and I have them now outside.
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    I have a lovely silver birch in a metal dustbin which only cost about £15 - a bargain for a patio pot of this size! This idea featured on gardeners' world a few years ago. I drilled holes about 2 " from the base and filled the bottom of the bin with gravel to help drainage followed by my own compost. It now stands about 8 feet high - I have pinched out the tip when it was about 6 ft to stop it growing too much higher. It stands on a wheeled plant saucer and serves as a nice safe way to have a tree at the edge of my patio, provide privacy from my neighbours without any roots damaging our foundations. Even better if we move it can travel!
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    I have a robinina frisia contorta, 5 different acers (varying sizes, 3 viburnums, 3 wisteria, an olive europaea, 2 grape vines, and 3 different palms. All living happily in pots. Have just got around to putting the apple(I think bought with no label!) tree in the ground and it has flower buds on.
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    I too have a wonderful acer in a pot... palmatum I believe. Dark, finely cut leaves. The tree I have problems with is Amalanchier. This is frequently cited as the tree for small gardens, but I am not sure it is happy on chalk. I had one and it was never a 'go-er'. I would like to try again - would this work in a pot?
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    Tiny trees in pots I have quiet a few acers hornbeams an oak alco a ginko biloba I love them all they stand in pots around my garden but you do have to water them as they have to rely on us completely
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    Could not believe my luck when I saw this because I have been trying to find a book about this subject. Can you please suggest one?
  • Gardeners' World Web UserGardeners' World Web User Posts: 17,147
    I can't recall any books specifically on growing trees in pots, I'm afraid. Check the contents of books on container gardening which sometimes also mention trees.
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    I want to know how to grow ginger. Can it be grown in UK or can it only be grown in tropical countries?
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    I have a Christmas Tree I've been growing in a container for coming up to 2 years now - when is a good time of year to pot it on? It's been very happy so far in a shady spot on my balcony and grows new shoots every spring - I'd hate to damage it by disturbing it at the wrong time of year - any advice?
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