Can I plant a Fringe Tree in a large pot?

Question

I am tasked with planting a potted plant garden at the front entrance to the Environmental Center building in asa.uda Shoals Park SC. Midlands.
We are looking at three pots the largest being 3.5 feet tall and 3 ft in diameter.
We would like the tallest of the three pots to have a small tree like a fringe tree around which we want to plant shorter perennials.The next size down pot plant a small growing shrub with perennials.The smallest pot just perennials and annuals.
Please can you give us suggestions.
Many thanks,

Answer 1

It depends on the lighting available, full sun or shade, but here are some ideas:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fringe-tree/caring-for-fringe-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/loropetalum/loropetalum-shrubs.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/growing-flowers-in-zone-7.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-drought-perennials.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-shade-plants.htm