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The Best Trees to Plant in Pots

The Best Trees to Plant in Pots

Best Trees to Plant in Pots in Australia

Not every tree thrives in a pot. Many trees that look great in the ground struggle in containers — root-bound within a season, leaves stressed, growth stunted. The varieties in this collection are different. They've been picked specifically for their tolerance of restricted roots, lower water reserves, and the harsher temperature swings that come with container life.

What size pot do you need?

  • Small pots (40-50cm wide): Citrus dwarfs, Bay Tree (Laurus Nobilis), Camellia Sasanqua, Olive standards.
  • Medium pots (60-80cm wide): Japanese Maple, Magnolia Little Gem, Crepe Myrtle Natchez, Standard Roses, Lilly Pilly standards.
  • Large pots (90cm+ wide): Frangipani, larger Magnolia varieties, Olive trees, mature Citrus.

Top 5 trees for Australian pots:

  1. Magnolia Little Gem — evergreen, white flowers, perfect for entrances
  2. Lemon "Lots a Lemons" — productive, compact, fragrant
  3. Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum) — stunning autumn colour, loves part shade
  4. Laurus Nobilis (Bay Tree) — ornamental, culinary, near-indestructible
  5. Crepe Myrtle Natchez — long summer flowering, sculptural bark

Common mistakes to avoid: pot too small (always go one size bigger than you think), wrong soil (use a quality premium potting mix, not garden soil), under-watering in summer (potted trees need water every 2-3 days in hot weather), no drainage holes (essential).
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Malus domestica 'Granny Smith' Apple

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Acer negundo 'Sensation' Box Elder

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Orangeola' - Weeping Japanese Maple

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Olea europaea 'Correggiola' Olive - Evergreen Trees Direct

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Malus domestica 'Gala' Apple - Evergreen Trees Direct

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Citrus sinensis ‘Washington Navel’ – Washington Navel Orange Tree

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Citrus latifolia ‘Tahitian’ – Tahitian Lime Tree

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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

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Citrus × meyeri ‘Lemonicious’ PBR – Lemonicious Meyer Lemon

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Citrus limon 'Eureka' – Eureka Lemon

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$180.00
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Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard

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Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' – Yuletide Camellia

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Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree

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From $400.00
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Acer palmatum ‘Shaina’ – Shaina Japanese Maple

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From $210.00
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Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia

$210.00
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Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Bella Donna' - Evergreen Trees Direct

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Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Bella Donna'

$340.00
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Camellia japonica 'Fran Honeyer' Balls

$1,350.00
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Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Bella Pink' - Evergreen Trees Direct

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Camellia sasanqua ‘Mine No Yuki’ – White Sasanqua Camellia

$180.00
$180.00

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Camellia sasanqua ‘Slimline Avalanche’ (Parava) – Slimline Avalanche Camellia

$360.00
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Camellia japonica ‘Silver Waves’ – Silver Waves Camellia

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Camellia japonica ‘Elegans Variegated’ – Variegated Elegans Camellia

$180.00
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$180.00
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