Trees for Containers

The following list shows the hardy and non-hardy trees that may be successfully grown in a container or pot:

Hardy

  • Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (Golden Monterey cypress)
  • Cupressus sempervirens (Italian cypress)
  • Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket' (Rocky Mountain juniper)
  • Laurus nobilis (Bay laurel)
  • Olea europaean (Olive)
  • Phoenix canariensis (Canary Islands date palm)
  • Prunus 'Amanogawa' (Lombardy cherry)
  • Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' (Cheal's weeping cherry)
  • Taxus baccata 'Standishii' (Standish yew)

Not Hardy

  • Acacia dealbata (Mimosa)
  • Chamaedorea
  • Chamaerops humilis (Dwarf fan palm)
  • Citrus medica (Citron)
  • Cordyline australis (New Zealand cabbage palm)
  • Ficus benjamina (Weeping fig)
  • Howea
  • Jacaranda mimosifolia (Blue jacaranda)
  • Lagerstroemia indica (Crepe Myrtle)
  • Rhapis
  • Sabal
  • Washingtonia