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Edible Landscape
fruit_nut

small berry bushes

18 years ago

I am completely crazy about growing edibles, but I have a small urban yard that is mostly patio. The only planting space is against the house or garage, and not full sun. So I have resigned myself to planting in containers that I can put in the middle of the patio where they will get full sun. We just moved here last fall and I wanted fruit right away, so I bought several small berry plants: service berry, red and black currants, gooseberry, sand cherry, buffaloberry and timberberry. Can you give me advice about growing these fruits? Also, suggestions about other bush fruit that might grow in Denver.

Also, I have heard of "ultra-dwarf" fruit trees that do well in containers. Has anyone had luck with these, or know where to get them?

Thanks!

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