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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: Annadl on August 01, 2006, 04:01:06

Title: Apple trees in pots.
Post by: Annadl on August 01, 2006, 04:01:06
I would like to grow some 'Ballerina' apple trees in pots.  Apparently this type don't grow as big as the normal trees but the nursery say I still need to plant them in the ground. 

Could I still be able to plant them in large pots?

Citrus trees seem alright in pots, what about apples & pears?

Anna
From Australia
Title: Re: Apple trees in pots.
Post by: saddad on August 01, 2006, 07:29:58
My MIL has some inpots for the last decade at least and they are still doing well.. remember to give them a good fed now and then and you should be OK.. make sure the Pots don't nwiden towards the top or they will blow over easily!
;D
Title: Re: Apple trees in pots.
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on August 01, 2006, 10:32:30
Give them good big pots and they should be OK. You'd probably be best with JI compost rather than peat-based; it tends to last longer, and it's heavier so there's less risk of the thing falling over.