
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:
- Magnolia Little Gem — evergreen, white flowers, perfect for entrances
- Lemon "Lots a Lemons" — productive, compact, fragrant
- Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum) — stunning autumn colour, loves part shade
- Laurus Nobilis (Bay Tree) — ornamental, culinary, near-indestructible
- 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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Camellia sasanqua ‘Marge Miller’ Standard – Standard Marge Miller Camellia
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Camellia sasanqua ‘Marge Miller’ – Marge Miller Camellia
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Camellia sasanqua ‘Egao’ – Egao Camellia
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Camellia sasanqua ‘Edna Butler’ – Edna Butler Camellia
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Camellia sasanqua ‘Early Pearly’ – Early Pearly Camellia
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Camellia sasanqua ‘Dwarf Shishi’ – Dwarf Shishi Camellia
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Camellia sasanqua ‘Slimline With Love’ (ParLove) – Slimline With Love Camellia
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Camellia sasanqua ‘Slimline Avalanche’ (Parava) – Slimline Avalanche Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Wildfire’ – Wildfire Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Tinsie’ – Tinsie Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Tama-no-ura’ – Tama-no-ura Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Sweet Jane’ – Sweet Jane Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Spanish Dancer’ – Spanish Dancer Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Silver Waves’ – Silver Waves Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘San Dimas’ – San Dimas Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Royal Velvet’ – Royal Velvet Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Roger Hall’ – Roger Hall Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Red Red Rose’ – Red Red Rose Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘R.L. Wheeler Variegata’ – R.L. Wheeler Variegata Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Nuccio’s Gem’ – Nuccio’s Gem Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Maroon and Gold’ – Maroon and Gold Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Lovelight’ – Lovelight Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Laurie Bray’ – Laurie Bray Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘L.T. Dees’ – L.T. Dees Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Henry E. Huntington’ – Henry E. Huntington Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Hawaii’ – Hawaii Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Happy Holidays’ – Happy Holidays Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Great Eastern’ – Great Eastern Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Grand Marshall’ – Grand Marshall Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Elegans Variegated’ – Variegated Elegans Camellia
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Acer palmatum ‘Shaina’ – Shaina Japanese Maple
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Camellia japonica ‘Easter Morn’ – Easter Morn Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Drama Girl’ – Drama Girl Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Dixie Knight Supreme’ – Dixie Knight Supreme Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Desire’ – Desire Camellia
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