Fruits that can be grown in pots

20Oct,2023

Apples are ideal for growing in pots and dwarf rootstocks can provide full-size apples but on compact trees. 

Apple

Apricots come on dwarfing rootstocks and are self-fertile so you can get delicious ripe peaches from just one tree.

Apricot

Modern cherry trees are self-fertile and are available on dwarfing rootstocks

Cherry

Figs are typically seen as sprawling trees, but will grow happily in large pots.

Fig

Lemons are a hugely popular fruit tree to grow in pots as not only do they evoke memories of sunny summers, but also provide delicate fragrant flowers

Lemon

Orange trees can thrive in pots and like warmer climates, they are hardy down to 23˚F and are ideally suited to USDA Zones 8-11.

Orange

Peach trees want lots of sun to thrive and give a large crop, such as in warmer areas like USDA Zones 5-9. 

Peach

Pear trees are commonly available on dwarfing rootstocks that makes these fruit trees ideal for growing in containers.

Pear

Good plum varieties for pots include Johnson, Victoria, and Damson, but make sure they are grafted on dwarf rootstock.

Plum