Potted Trees & Shrubs

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Potted Fruit & Nut Trees

Exploring a Wide Selection of Potted Trees for Sale

Potted trees have become popular among garden enthusiasts and homeowners looking to add green and beauty to their outdoor spaces. They offer numerous advantages, including ease of planting, flexibility in placement, and the ability to grow in various climates and soil types. 

Variety of Potted Trees

One of the key attractions of shopping for potted trees is the wide variety available. Whether you are interested in fruit-bearing trees, ornamental trees, or shade trees, there is likely a potted option to suit your preferences. Here are some common types you might encounter:

Fruit Trees: Potted fruit trees offer the joy of homegrown produce, even in limited spaces. Options like apple, cherry, peach, and citrus trees thrive in containers, making it easy to enjoy fresh fruits from your own garden.

Ornamental Trees: These potted trees are known for their aesthetic appeal. You can choose from a range of flowering trees like dogwoods, magnolias, and cherry blossoms to add color and beauty to your landscape.

Shade Trees: Create comfortable outdoor spaces by planting potted shade trees like maple, oak, or birch. These trees provide relief from the sun and create a cool environment for relaxation.

Benefits of Potted Trees

Potted trees offer several advantages for gardeners and homeowners:

Portability: One of the most significant benefits of potted trees is their portability. You can easily move them around your garden or patio to change the landscape or optimize their exposure to sunlight.

Space-Saving: For those with limited outdoor space, potted trees are an excellent solution. They can thrive on patios, balconies, or small gardens without taking up much room.

Better Control: Potted trees allow for greater control over soil conditions, ensuring that you can provide the optimal environment for your tree's growth. This is especially beneficial in areas with poor soil quality.

Extended Growing Season: Potted trees can be brought indoors during harsh winters, extending the growing season and protecting them from frost and cold temperatures.

Choosing the Right Potted Tree

Selecting the right potted tree for your garden requires careful consideration. Coming in all different shapes and sizes here are some factors to keep in mind:

Climate: Ensure the tree you choose is suitable for your climate. Some trees thrive in warmer regions, while others are more cold-hardy. Check your specific species for what USDA hardiness zones will suit you trees growth the best.

Size: Consider the mature size of the tree and the available space in your garden. Make sure it won't outgrow its container or the designated area.

Maintenance: Different trees have varying maintenance requirements. Some are low-maintenance, while others may need regular pruning and care as the tree grows

Purpose: Determine the purpose of the tree in your garden. Maybe your garden needs to cross pollinate? Are you looking for shade, aesthetics, or fruit production, a focal point in your garden or something to fill that small space you have (dwarf varieties). This will guide your choice.

Container Size: Select an appropriate container with good drainage for your potted tree. The container should be large enough to accommodate the root system and provide room for growth. Consider container sizes when planning on moving indoors.

Potted trees offer an exciting opportunity to enhance your garden and outdoor living spaces. With many different types of fruit trees finding the perfect tree is easy with our collection. Explore now to be ready to plant in early spring. The portability of potted trees make moving and rearranging you garden space a breeze. When choosing a potted tree, consider factors such as climate, size, maintenance requirements, and container size to ensure its successful growth and enjoyment for years to come.

Enjoy our full collection of trees for sale as well as our growing guide in the Resource Center.

FAQs: Annie's Perennials

What are perennial plants?

Perennial plants live for more than two growing seasons. If properly cared for, they will return year after year with consistent bloom times to add color and diversity to your garden.

What is the difference between annuals and perennials?

The key difference between annuals and perennials is their lifespan. Annuals live for one growing season, although some of our annual plants do re-seed, thereby prolonging their benefits past a single season. Perennial plants and perennial flowers persist for several years, returning year after year, every growing season. Another difference is that true annuals will bloom throughout the entire season; whereas, perennials may bloom intermittently during or between seasons.

What are the benefits of growing perennials?

Perennial plants and flowers provide lasting beauty and structure to your garden. They have specific seasonal bloom times that remain consistent year after year, ensuring vibrant color for your garden throughout the seasons. Perennials also contribute to biodiversity and help the overall environment. Their deep root systems help prevent soil erosion and retain nutrients, while also sequestering carbon. Planting lots of different perennials with varied bloom times ensures consistent, reliable food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial wildlife.

When should I buy perennials to plant?

The ideal time to plant perennials is spring or early fall. This allows them to establish their root system before extreme weather.

How do I care for perennial plants?

In general, Perennials need watering, occasional fertilization, and deadheading to encourage repeat blooming. The specific care needs can vary by type. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer many native and low water, low-maintenance perennials to make planting and caring for them easy. We want to make gardening success attainable for everyone.

Can you plant perennials in pots or containers?

Yes! We have hundreds of perennial plants that work well in containers as well as in garden beds. Just make sure your pot size is adequate for the root system of your particular plant.

Do perennials require full sun?

Some perennials prefer full sun, which typically means at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Other varieties require full or partial shade. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer you many options for both shade and sun plants to fit every gardening need.

Do perennials attract pollinators and wildlife?

Yes! Perennials, with their reliable bloom times, are valuable additions to a pollinator-friendly garden. They provide consistent food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other beneficial wildlife. Planting many different perennials with varied bloom times will attract and feed pollinators throughout all of the seasons.

What are some popular perennial flowers?

Some common perennials include <strong>Yarrow</strong> (Achillea millefolium), </strong>African daisies</strong> (Arctotis) </strong>Butterfly Bush</strong> (Buddleja davidii), <strong>Campanula, Dahlia, Delphiniums, Peonies (Paeonia), Roses (Rosa), Irises, and Coneflowers</strong> (Echinacea). At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer almost hundreds and hundreds of popular perennials – like the ones previously mentioned, along with more unusual and hard-to-find varieties.

At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we also offer many more perennials that are quite unusual and hard to find

What are hardy perennials?

Hardy perennials are perennial plants that grow for multiple seasons and can survive very cold weather in their growing zones. For this reason, hardy perennial plants are the perfect plant selection for any garden.

Do perennials come back every year?

Yes, if planted and cared for properly, perennials will return year after year. At Annie’s, we offer hundreds of perennials that are perfect beginner plants– easy to grow and easy to care for - so everyone can garden successfully.

What are different types of perennials?

Flowering Perennials: Are known for vibrant, consistent and long-lasting blooms. Examples include peonies (Paenonia), roses (Rosa), coneflowers (Echinaea), Abutilon, Alstroemeria, african daisy (Arctotis), foxglove (Digitalis pupurea), carnations (dianthus), geraniums, sages (Salvia), Strawflowers (helichrysum bracteatum), hollyhocks and impatiens, among many others.

Foliage Perennials: Are known for their striking, colorful foliage. Hostas, heucheras, and ornamental grasses are some common varieties.

Shade-Loving Perennials: Thrive in low-light or partial shade conditions. Examples include astilbes, ferns, and bleeding hearts (dicentras). Some of our favorite shade perennials at Annie’s are Begonias, Fuchsias, Sedges, Hellebores, Heucheras, and Impatiens.

Sun-loving perennials: Thrive in full sun conditions (meaning full sun for at least 6 hours per day). Some common examples of sun-loving perennials are lavender (Lavandula), sage (Salvia), African daisy (Arctotis), and yarrow (Achillea millefolium). At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer almost one thousand sun-loving perennials – like the ones previously mentioned along with more unusual and hard-to-find varieties.

Herbaceous Perennials: These are perennial plants that die back to the ground each Fall or Winter, but whose roots remain alive and send up new growth and reemerge in the Spring or Summer. They include a variety of flowers and foliage, like columbines (Aquilegia), delphiniums, foxglove (Digitalis pupurea), and Iris.

Woody Perennials: These are shrubs and small trees that persist for many years, bringing useful structure and seasonal blooms to your garden. Examples include hydrangeas, California lilac (Ceanothus), fuchsias, and butterfly bushes (Buddleja).

Native Perennials: are well-suited to specific regions and often need less maintenance and human intervention. California native plant species might include yarrow (Achillea), California poppies (Eschscholzia californica), milkweed (Asclepias), monkey flowers (Mimulus), and some sages (Salvias), depending on your location. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer one of the largest selections of CA native perennials to be found anywhere.

Long-Blooming Perennials: Have extended blooming periods and can include varieties like Alstroemeria, Abutilon (Flowering Maples), African daisies (Actotis), Agastache, coreopsis, yarrow (Achillea), and sages (Salvias).

Drought-Tolerant Perennials: Can withstand periods of dry conditions and need less watering. Examples include lavender (Lavandula), yarrow (Achillea), sedum (stonecrop), Agastache, Aloe, milkweed (Asclepias), and some sages (Salvias).

Deer-resistant Perennials: Have characteristics that make them less appealing to deer. Options include yarrow (Achillea), lambs' ears (Stachys byzantine), Agastache, and some ornamental sages (Salvia).

Perennial Bulbs: Some perennials grow from bulbs, including favorites like tulips, daffodils, freesias, ranunculus, and irises. They return year after year, adding color to your garden each spring.

Climbing Perennials: Perennial vines like clematis and wisteria add vertical interest to your garden, climbing trellises, arbors, and fences.