
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 japonica ‘Coral Delight’ – Coral Delight Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘C.M. Wilson’ Balls – C.M. Wilson Camellia Ball Topiary
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Camellia japonica ‘C.M. Wilson’ – C.M. Wilson Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Brushfield’s Yellow’ – Brushfield’s Yellow Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Bob Hope’ – Bob Hope Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Black Magic’ – Black Magic Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Black Lace’ – Black Lace Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Betty Ridley’ – Betty Ridley Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Ardoch’ – Ardoch Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Ace of Hearts’ – Ace of Hearts Camellia
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Camellia japonica – Japonica Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Wirlinga Bride’ – Wirlinga Bride Camellia
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Camellia sasanqua ‘Waltz Time’ – Waltz Time Camellia
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Camellia tsaii – Fragrant Species Camellia
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Camellia hybrid ‘Sweet Emily Kate’ – Sweet Emily Kate Camellia
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Camellia sasanqua ‘Julie Anne’ – Julie Anne Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Our Melissa’ – Our Melissa Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Minato-no-Akebono’ – Minato No Akebono Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Julia France’ – Julia France Camellia
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Camellia japonica ‘Emperor of Russia’ – Emperor of Russia Camellia
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Camellia hybrid ‘High Fragrance’ – High Fragrance Camellia
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Camellia Cinnamon Cindy
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Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia
Type: Feature Tree
Olea europaea – Cloud-Pruned Olive Tree
Type: Feature Tree
Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Green’ – Green Japanese Maple
Type: Feature Tree
Ficus Standard Topiary Ball Lollipop – Indian Laurel Fig
Type: Feature Trees
Camellia sasanqua Jennifer Susan
Type: Feature Tree
Camellia Sasanqua Balls
Type: Fruit Tree
Camellia hiemalis hiryu (sasanqua) Standards
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Arbequina Olive (Olea europaea 'Arbequina')
Type: Australian Native
Camellia 'Plantation Pink' – Japonica Camellia
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Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu
Type: Feature Tree
Malus spectabilis 'Plena'
Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
Ficus Emerald Standards
Type: Maple



