Dwarf fruit trees in a container

Question

Hi,

I want to plant a dwarf fruit tree in a 17 gallon galvanized planter, will it be big enough and can I keep it there indefinitely?

Thanks!

Answer 1

The container you choose can be determined by the size tree you start with, but for most dwarf fruit varieties you would need a container 10-15 gallon sized.
It sounds like a 17 gallon size is appropriate. Make sure it has adequate drainage.

Here is a link with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/dwarf-fruit-trees-a-planting-guide-for-fruit-trees-in-containers.htm