Don’s Expert Answers: Trees for pots

Question From:
Carmen Harris in Dubbo, Dubbo New South Wales

Nature of problem:
Trees for pots

Type of Plant (if known):
na

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
na

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
na

How often do you water the plant:
na

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
Backyard gets sun most of the day in summer.

How long since you planted it:
na

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
na

Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
na

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
na

What other treatments have you given the plant:
na

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Other Comments:
Hello,

I am looking for a tree or shrub that will grow well in a pot to provide shade in my backyard – it is not possible to actually plant it in the ground, as there is no room. It would need to be a deciduous tree, as the there is limited sun during the winter months.

Thank you,
Carmen Harris

Answer:
Sorry Carmen, but potted trees don’t grow big enough to provide shade. Why is there no room? Don