4. Pear Trees
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Pear trees grown in containers need at least six hours of sunlight each day.
Pears are one of the earliest flowering fruit trees and can be damaged by frost.
The trees can be covered if they’re in flower when a frost is forecast.
5. Plum Trees
Plum trees can be grown in containers but the fruit will need to be thinned to avoid the branches getting too heavy.
Thin out the fruit so that each fruit is about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
Plum trees need regular fertilizing once fruit production has started.
6. Apricot Trees
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Apricot trees are frost hardy when dormant over winter, but the flowers are susceptible to frost damage.
The best time to pick apricots is when the fruit changes from green to yellow / orange in color and feels slightly soft, but still firm.
7. Peach Trees
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Peach trees are another popular fruit tree that can be grown in containers.
Both peach and nectarine trees are available in dwarf varieties.
Most dwarf varieties grow to a height of 6 – 8 feet (1.8 – 2.4 m) and are self-pollinating.
Peaches should be picked when they are fully ripe with no green on the fruit.
