Question about dwarf/miniature fruit trees.?

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I have been given two huge glazed pots for Christmas, and would love to put a pair of dwarf or miniature fruit trees in them.  I live in Queensland, and in a semi-bushy area so I am worried about fruit flies, but can use bird nets so I'm not too concerned about them.  
There are so many on the net.  Do you have any experience with this or know of any great options for me?  It's a semi-shaded area and nothing with too many spikes or thorns as I have a little girl.

sirollerblader · Accepted Answer

Hi,

We have Dwarf Apple, Pear, Peach, Plum, and Cherry trees and these all grow to over 10' easily so I think they may get a bit big for a pot.   If you are looking for apples, there is a new variety called colomnar/colonnade which is basically a single branch which grows vertically (http://www.coopext.colostate.edu/4DMG/VegFruit/Fruits/colonade.htm) and is good for a pot.

Whatever you pick, some things to consider:
- Make sure that what you buy will survive in your area.  In the US, trees are rated by the US Hardiness Zones so once you know what zone you live in, you can buy a tree which will not be killed by too much heat/cold.

- Some fruit tree varieties are NOT self polinating.  Get one that is so even if the other tree dies, you will still get fruit.

- If you live in a cold climate and take the pots in for the winter you can grow miniature citrus.

Good Luck.

crazeecatlady · Answer

How about miniature peach trees?  I grew minis in Texas, and it gets really hot there, and also has seasons with lots of rain.  They did beautifully, and produced great peaches!  They have no thorns at all, and have beautiful pink flowers in the spring.

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