Theres a tree growing behind my favourite bush that I'd like to move, preferably into a patio container. Inbelieve it's a cherry tree my mother planted during a bit of guerilla gardening.
I don't actually, I'ok try to find out before moving it but I need to get a large container for it anyway - any idea what size, or is that similarly dependant on the plant in question?
I've been told in the past that shrubs/trees that have been in the ground won't thrive if you put them into a container. My experience is that this isn't true, but I'm interested if there are exceptions....
I've been told in the past that shrubs/trees that have been in the ground won't thrive if you put them into a container. My experience is that this isn't true, but I'm interested if there are exceptions....
Any suggestions on how big a container?
I can’t find any online advice about it. It’s about 2m tall, roots you can see are in a bucket.
Im trying to avoid spending money, but even plastic containers seem way overpriced.
Forgive me but it is not looking too attractive at the moment. Are you intending to grow it as a multi stemmed tree? If it's not too snug in the bucket already, I would just put drainage holes in the bucket and use that for the time being.
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Forgive me but it is not looking too attractive at the moment. Are you intending to grow it as a multi stemmed tree? If it's not too snug in the bucket already, I would just put drainage holes in the bucket and use that for the time being.
Yeah, it’s been hidden behind a bush for a few years. I’ve only got it due to guerilla gardening by my mother a few years ago.
Isnt it the wrong time of year for pruning? Thought I’d leave as is until winter.
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Water it first, get as much soil as you can with the root ball as you dig it up and water it well afterwards.
Some cherries do fine in pots but there are lots of different ones - do you know what sort it is?
I don't actually, I'ok try to find out before moving it but I need to get a large container for it anyway - any idea what size, or is that similarly dependant on the plant in question?
How big is the tree? If its only small, don't put it in a big pot.
I can’t find any online advice about it. It’s about 2m tall, roots you can see are in a bucket.
Im trying to avoid spending money, but even plastic containers seem way overpriced.
If it's not too snug in the bucket already, I would just put drainage holes in the bucket and use that for the time being.
Isnt it the wrong time of year for pruning? Thought I’d leave as is until winter.