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#204074 - 04/24/08 06:07 AM to plant or leave in pot?
cricket cricket Gardener Registered: 04/03/08 Posts: 368 Loc: Texas	This past year I've acquired 3 trees. I've never done trees before. they are only about a foot tall. My question is are there advantages to putting them in the ground or is it ok to leave in the pots for another year? I have an avacodo, a pomegranite, and a 'mystery' citrus. _________________________ Cricket
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#204091 - 04/24/08 06:28 AM Re: to plant or leave in pot? [Re: cricket]
jonni13 jonni13 Webkinz Queen Garden Helper Registered: 11/12/05 Posts: 15416 Loc: So. Cal.	What are your plans for them eventually? Are you planning a move in the next year or so? How are they doing in their pots? Do they need larger pots to thrive? They will probably survive potted for another year or so. But if you are looking for fruit production, that will happen much better in the ground when you have a permanent spot for them. _________________________ ~Tina It is only your very best friends who see who you really are and love you anyway.
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#204097 - 04/24/08 06:51 AM Re: to plant or leave in pot? [Re: jonni13]
cricket cricket Gardener Registered: 04/03/08 Posts: 368 Loc: Texas	Were not planning on moving any time soon. I'm just so indecisive about where to put them! I go out with a mission to get them in the ground somewhere and just can't make up my mind. Trees are just so permanent. Also, hubby gets kinda agressive with the tractor when he has it in his head to do some mowing. ha ha. They are in 1 gal. pots right now. I don't know what size is good for them at 1 ft, but they seem to be doing ok. _________________________ Cricket
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#205502 - 04/29/08 07:50 PM Re: to plant or leave in pot? [Re: cricket]
JunieGirl JunieGirl Frogger Gardening Pro Registered: 10/13/06 Posts: 9023 Loc: Worden, Illinois	I think as long as you can put the trees in larger pots as they grow--and can take them in in the winter--if your winters are sevre to the point of freezing the pot--then by all means pot them up--i have had a lilac bush that I have had in a pot since spring 2005. it was very small at first but is now aobut 4 feet tall.---last winter it stayed in my garage by a window---in the 7 months it has been in there it has gotten water about 4 times---I was told not to water more than 1 time a month, but since march I have watered it more frequently--- You should see it now--it is beatiful--- Good luck !!! _________________________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! Still Praying for Cindy
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#207906 - 05/10/08 08:18 PM Re: to plant or leave in pot? [Re: JunieGirl]
Pete_in_AZ Pete_in_AZ Member Registered: 04/19/08 Posts: 8	Why not pick a spot for each tree, "plant" the pot in the ground and leave it there for the summer to see if you like where it is. If you like it there, plant the tree, if not, dig the pot up and try another spot.
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