How to plant a tree in a container | Grow at Home | RHS

Many trees are suitable for container planting, which can save a great deal of garden space. RHS Garden Wisley Team Leader Mark Tuson shows you how.

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[kcaldwell]

Thank you very much, a guide for garden dummies like myself! Easy to follow instructions and a few tips that I would not have thought of.

[joecool]

Thanks very much for the clear instructions. Now off to pot my plum and apple trees!

[jordanyeager]

Loved it! I'm planting a Tulip Tree in a container today!

[marionexley]

What a brilliant video. So clear to understand. Thank you so much.

[bilbobaggins]

Would you also add some mulch to the top for heat, nutrients, and stopping evaporation?

[hopolo]

excellent vid, best one yet pertaining to this subject

[senzanjosef]

Thank you for the video. Very straightforward and easy to understand.
Is this standard for all trees like for example a plum blossom tree?

[davenadainton]

How often would this beef reporting please. I see it grows very tall. Ass new gardener, I'm Always confused as to what can stay in a pot and what can't. Would this need to go in the ground eventually please?

[kathryncheeswright]

What are the trees in the background please?

[myrahouse]

If you forget crocks can you put holes in the bottom and put the pot on feet?

[fouadbenrezzak]

I used a 30 gallons to. Plant my chirimoya tree
I used a grow bag?! Is this good
And I want to get more trees

Can we use grow bags
And is 30 gallons good to get fruit trees??

[marthadavey]

I have several real tiny apple trees growing right now in peat pots. The roots are starting to come out the bottom. Should I repot in bigger pots and can I leave them in the peat pots or do I need to take them out of that before repotting. They are only about 2-3” tall now. Another question is what do I do with them in the winter months. Should I bring them in a unseated garage or should they stay outside in the pot. Either way what should the water amount be that I give them.

[sashafierce]

Will being in a pot control it's growth, size?

[anjleegupta]

What size pot is the one he planted in?

[carolinesykes]

If I am growing oaks from acorns how long should I keep them in pots?

[nunglembaangom]

But i have a big tree in a big pot this size but the roots grow and the tree looks like its dying.

[aligavary]

I don’t think growing anything in compost is a very good idea. Compost should only be applied on top of sandy loam soil.

[EdurtreG]

That small a pot for a shrub or tree? Never. The are so expensive and planting like this is not looking a few years on.