that size pot should be just fine as long as the soil drains well. The container forum has great resources for soil types. Mulch is fine once again if the soil drains well. It should dry up in a few days but not too dry when you go to water. Most of us during the spring and summer fertilize with every watering but usually at half or quarter strength. Southeast is a great location. since you are in 9b could you put it in the ground?

mike

I might be classified as zone 10a now. I would love to put it in the ground but no space. Plus I may move from this home to another within 2 years. I'd like to take it with me and plant in the ground at a home I plan on staying awhile. What kind of fertilizer should I use? I just transplanted the Tree today. I Just used a bunch of organic potting soil, 2 types, and one of them was enriched with fertilizers already.