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Suggestions for container tree?

18 years ago

Hey all:

I'm a renter. So, though I'm responsible for yard maintenance at my place, I'm not allowed to plant anything new. So I'm thinking of putting a small tree in a container in my front yard (south side of my house).

Aside from the palms and dracaenas I have indoors, I have no real experience with trees in containers. Any suggestions on what might be a safe bet for this location?

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smarsh
18 years ago
We have a hybrid willow that we intend to put in the ground, but has been doing great in a 20" container. You might like it too.

Basically it is from pussy willows grafted onto a willow trunk. It forms a twisty artistic umbrella shape and will only get about 8 feet tall and 6 feet in dia. - maybe a little smaller in the container. It has great flowers in the spring.
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