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birch tree

jardersjarders Posts: 5
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Hi i have a small garden i would love a birch tree dose anyone no if i could plant it in a pot thanks  :)

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 86,107
    How small is small?

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • jardersjarders Posts: 5
    It's about 10x 10 metres with a wall running all the way round and a garage 2 lots of drains so concerned about roots will post a picture 🤗
  • jardersjarders Posts: 5
    edited July 2018
    As you can see tight for space I love my little garden . I think a tree would bring the birds in as of yet had no success with birds I love to watch birds feeding 😊
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 86,107
    A birch will be way too big for your lovely garden    .... we found a crab apple attracted lots of birds to our garden ... long tailed tits loved it in the winter especially. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Nanny BeachNanny Beach Posts: 8,609
    garden looks lovelly, yes, not a Birch too big, have a chat with local nurseries/garden centres see what they can suggest for a pot, course there are so many to chose from, small trees,shrubs, what about an acer, very pretty all year round colour.
  • jardersjarders Posts: 5
    Thanks Dovefromabove and Nanny Beach for your help and advice. I will have a chat with a couple of local nurseries but I have to be careful what I get as my dogs will probably devour anything like fruit that drops from it.
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