Container Grown Citrus Trees
3 gallon, 7 gallon, 10 gallon, 15 gallon, 25 gallon
One of the principal reasons for growing fruit plants in containers is portability so that when freezes occur, the plant can be moved indoors. Fortunately, a wide variety of fruit crops can be grown in containers with some degree of success.
Containerized citrus trees can be planted throughout the year because there is minimal shock involved. Select a well-draining soil as wet roots can create issues of disease and leaf yellowing. Citrus trees in containers can benefit from adding rocks or styrofoam peanuts in the bottom of the pot so that there is room for the water to retain, and eventually leave the pot so that the roots stay dry. Always select a pot with holes and a caster that sits underneath the pot.
The avocado is produced in many areas of the world, and in the US, it is grown in California, Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Texas. Properly planting an avocado tree is one of the most important steps in successfully establishing and growing a strong, productive tree. The first step is to choose a healthy nursery tree. Commonly, nursery avocado trees are grown in 3 gallon containers and these trees stand 2 to 4 ft from the soil media. Learn more >