8. Fig Trees
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Fig trees are a good choice for growing in containers because they don’t mind having their roots confined.
Fig trees prefer to grow in climates with warm summers and cool winters.
Suckers that grow around the base of the tree can be removed throughout the growing season and used to grow more plants.
Figs should be picked when they are slightly soft and smell sweet. Figs don’t continue to ripen once they have been picked, so it’s best to pick them when you need them.
9. Avocado Trees
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Avocado trees grown in containers are restricted by the size of the container as well as pruning.
Young avocado trees are susceptible to sunburn, so they may need shading in the hot afternoon sun.
Avocados mature on the tree, but they don’t ripen until they’re picked.
10. Lemon Trees
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Lemon trees grow well in pots and can reach 10 – 20 feet (3 – 6m), but the height can be controlled by pruning.
Lemon trees are more sensitive to cold temperatures than other citrus trees and will need protection from frost.
Grafted lemon trees should produce fruit in 2 – 3 years.
For the first year or two, it’s best to remove any fruit that starts to grow, as it can stress the plant, and the branches may not be able to support the weight of the fruit.
11. Lime Trees
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Lime trees need at least 8 hours of sun per day and moist but well drained soil.
The trees can be moved indoors or to a garage if winter temperatures fall below 25 degrees F. (-4 C.)
Limes are best picked with they are light green and slightly soft when squeezed.
Tips for Growing Fruit Trees in Pots and Containers
If you don’t have room for two trees, it’s best to buy a self-pollinating variety or a tree that has cultivars grafted on to it.
Before planting your fruit tree, place the container on a plant stand with wheels to make it easier to move around if required.
Fruit trees need full sun, so it’s best to position them in the sunniest part of your garden or balcony.
Young fruit trees will require staking to protect them against strong winds.
Containers and pots can dry out quickly in warm weather, so your fruit tree may need to be watered weekly, or even daily in really hot weather.
Fruit trees will benefit from a good quality fertilizer during the growing season.
Remove the tree from its container every 2 – 3 years and cut the roots back so that it doesn’t become root bound.
In cold climates you can store fruit trees in a sheltered area or garage over winter.
