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Suggestions for a tree for pots similar to a Bay Leaf

paulocon2 · 2022-03-27 08:05:31

Hi, I built a patio area down the back of my house and am looking to add some large pots to contain trees. I am looking for suggestions something similar to a Bay Leaf but something that would be hardy as the area is quite exposed and gets very cold during the winter months. Any suggestions be really appreciated.

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27-03-2022 9:05am

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paulocon2

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Hi,

I built a patio area down the back of my house and am looking to add some large pots to contain trees. I am looking for suggestions something similar to a Bay Leaf but something that would be hardy as the area is quite exposed and gets very cold during the winter months.
Any suggestions be really appreciated.

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#2 27-03-2022 10:12am
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Something like Vibernum davidii is hardy and evergreen with fairly insignificant but scented flowers in early spring and berries later in the year.
Like a number of other shrubs - cotoneaster salicifolius for example - it can be trained into a 'tree' by encouraging a single sturdy stem then taking off all side shoots and keeping the top trimmed to shape. Lonicera nidita is another that will oblige, though it has small leaves like a box.

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