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Best Container Fruit Trees to Grow Indoors

Fruit Trees to Grow Indoors



There are many reasons to grow fruit trees indoors. As far as I'm concerned everything has to be under control. With container fruit trees like container vegetable gardens, you have complete control over watering, pruning, sunlight, and location, which can make all the difference in a fruit tree's yield. While it's certainly possible to grow a fruit tree from seed, you'll have better luck and a quicker harvest of fruit by purchasing a seedling.


Two things to think about with container fruit trees are the size and weight of the tree and the container. Bigger isn't always better, and it's important to continue pruning and re-potting only as necessary to avoid growing the tree too large to maintain. Another consideration is whether you plan to bring the tree outside during the warmer months. So what kind of fruit tree should you grow? While there are many to choose from, here are five of the best container fruit trees to grow indoors.


 1. Meyer Lemon Tree



The Meyer lemon tree is one of the most popular types of container fruit trees because they are compact and still produce ample amounts of fruit. Young trees take a year or two to bear fruit, but it's worth the wait! These trees are relatively easy to self-pollinate. The Meyer lemon tree needs at least six hours of sunlight per day and does best with well-drained, slightly moist soil.


2. Key lime tree


Key lime pie, anyone? This is a great plant to transfer outside during the warmer months as it prefers full-sun locations. Unlike Meyer lemons, this tree requires pollination by brushing the inside of each flower with a paintbrush to disperse the pollen.


3. The olive tree



Yes, olives! Yes, you can grow them indoors! Arbequina is an excellent variety for container growth and does well with at least six hours of sunlight. The olive tree needs at least two months of cool temperatures to bear fruit, so move the container to a shed or garage in the fall or winter.


4. Apricot tree


I'm so used to seeing dried apricots in the supermarket with other dried fruits and nuts that I forget it exists in any other form. Believe it or not, fresh apricots are still delicious! This tree likes a lot of sun At least six hours, but eight is even better. Like lime, these trees are great for bringing outside in the warmer months. And water water water! Dip your container apricot tree until it comes out of the bottom of the pot.


5. Avocado tree



Can these be grown from pits? Yes. Will they make a beautiful indoor container tree? Not always. My recommendation for growing an avocado container tree is to purchase a tree that has been grafted (a method of joining a branch from an avocado tree to the rootstock of another tree). These grafted trees grow strong and yield fast

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