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Holly Crossley

Best trees for pots: 8 compact options to bring a leafy look to your patio

Composite image of best trees for pots – silk tree, olive tree, and Japanese maple.

The best trees for pots can help transform your outdoor space in multiple ways. They have obvious aesthetic appeal –even more so with those sporting colourful autumn foliage or spring blossom – but if positioned in the right spot, they can also increase privacy. What's more, the sound of leaves rustling in the breeze adds to a relaxing ambience.

When we think of patio container plants, we often look to bedding plants that can be switched in and out according to the seasons. However, planting a tree in a pot can offer a more permanent feature, and due to its height, a more dramatic one, too.

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