In cold climates plan on bringing the trees inside to a sunny window or greenhouse.
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Regardless of how well you take care of your container lemon tree growing in a pot will be more stressful on the plant.
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Lemon trees growing in containers are more susceptible to sucker branches.
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Start by choosing containers that suit the style of your garden and that are large enough to house the rootball of your tree.
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Common problems with growing lemon trees in containers.
For large planters you may want to plant the tree in.
After four or five years you ll most likely need to repot your tree either into a slightly larger pot or you can root prune the tree and replant it into the same pot with fresh compost.
Terracotta pots provide weight for stability but should be frost resistant.
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Large planters up to truly enormous sizes for planting large plants shrubs and trees.
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When planting a tree into a pot or container we recommend using one that is about twice the size of the root ball.
Citrus citrus of all kinds most commonly lemons limes kumquats oranges and tangerines can be grown in large containers and make pretty accents on patios in herb gardens or tucked into a garden bed all citrus plants are frost tender.
This is why trees suitable for growing in pots are often called patio trees.
Lightweight plastic pots are ideal if plants require moving or if they are located on balconies.
You will need to keep an eye out for unique problems that container grown lemon trees can have.
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Do not put a small tree in a very large container.
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Clay pots are heavier than plastic but are more stable in windy conditions especially with larger trees.
Instead pot up the plant in stages finishing with a minimum final container size of about 45cm 18in.