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Kate Hollowood

Fruit Tress In Pots — 10 Varieties That Will Elevate Your Backyard

Lemon trees in old-fashioned rural lemon tree house.

Fruit trees in pots are a great way to add a pop of color, sweetness and aroma to your backyard — I mean, they're also just really tasty if you're looking for a healthy midday snack. There are a variety of fruit trees to choose from, but some of my favorite include apple trees, orange, fig and of course the ever so abundant olive tree. So let's dive into the world of container gardening and bring these beauties into your home.

Eric Preston Stout, expert Gardener and Landscaper with TeachMe.To explains that if you do want to plant these trees in pots, he recommends planting dwarf varieties. 'The best dwarf varieties for planting fruit trees in containers are mainly in the citrus family; such as lemon, lime, satsuma orange, key lime, kumquat and pomegranate,' he adds.

It's time to plant these hearty trees into your space and bring your garden ideas to life — here are 10 fruit trees experts say you can grow in pots.

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