Fruit trees are so decorative and look great in planter boxes, whether they are providing street appeal by framing your front door or adding interest to your balcony or courtyard. Just because space is limited, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy fruit from your own trees!
- Lots of fruit trees come in “dwarf” varietals, such as Dwarf Apple ‘Anna’ – perfect for pots or planter boxes. These plants produce full size fruit, it is just the plant that has a smaller growth habit.
- Use a high quality potting mix, and mix in a controlled release fertiliser for fruit and citrus trees. Make sure not to exceed the recommended dosage, otherwise you will damage the plant roots.
- When planting the fruit tree, make sure the soil level is the same as the original pot.
- Add a layer of mulch around the tree to help retain water in the soil.
- Give your newly planted trees a good water after planting, and .
- For best results, fertilise your fruit trees at the start of spring, summer and autumn and replant every 2-3 years with fresh soil.
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