Content
- Which tree is hardy in the pot?
- Large selection of hardy trees
- Maintain winter hardy tree in the pot properly
- winter protection
- Pouring and fertilizing
- Tips
The dwarf pine is hardy and thrives excellently in the pot
Which tree is hardy in the pot?
The balcony and terrace are particularly cozy when a large, green tree provides shade there. However, especially with exotic species caution is necessary, because these are often not hardy and need a cool and bright room during the cold months. However, there is a wide selection of hardy shrubs that are cultivated in the pot and can remain outdoors during the winter months.
Large selection of hardy trees
Basically, every native tree is actually suitable for a tub culture. This is already proven by the millennia old bonsai culture in Japan. However, if possible, you should only use species without taproots and those that by nature or by breeding are small. These require much less care than large trees that need a lot of attention in pot culture. For this reason, you prefer columnar trees and dwarf varieties of common species. Trees that have been grafted on low-growth substrates as well as slow-growing species are also well suited for a container culture. Here are a few suitable hardy candidates:
Maintain winter hardy tree in the pot properly
Whether your winter hard potted tree actually feels good and stays healthy depends primarily on proper care.
winter protection
This includes, for example, the winter protection, which is absolutely necessary for winter hardy potted trees. The reason for this is the small amount of substrate in the pot, which offers the roots no protection against freezing. Therefore you should take these protective measures during the winter months:
Pouring and fertilizing
Fertilization should, depending on the type and variety of the potted tree, be stopped in July, at the latest in August. New shoots have the chance to mature in time for the winter. From August you also reduce the amount of water in slow steps, so that the tree is only slightly watered in the winter months - but do not forget the water, because in winter, the plant is thirsty!
Tips
For potted trees for the balcony, you should first of all inquire about the statics of the balcony and how much weight it can carry - just big trees can be extremely difficult together with soil and planters.