Small tree for pot in sunny garden

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  1. alison Westbrook

    alison Westbrook Apprentice Gardener

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    Great thanks
     
  2. CarolineL

    CarolineL Total Gardener

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    Can I suggest a mimosa? Acacia dealbata or acacia retinodes. In a sheltered garden they would do fine and you'd get the lovely scented flowers. If it was mild enough for acacia baileyana you would get lovely grey or purplish foliage
     
  3. Mike77

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    I know you said no fruit trees but patio pear trees are quite attractive. They seem to form a nice shape and have nice glossy leaves.
     
  4. Verdun

    Verdun Passionate gardener

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    Have to agree that is a great choice CarolineL. :)
    I have grown this....planted for others too. :)
     
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    Freddy! behave. you must remember to take your pills . :lunapic 130165696578242 5:
     
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