growing tree in pot

[dingdong]

Hi

This maybe daft question . I live Dublin have a patio with no grass so looking to grow a tree in a pot . I saw a small tree, which is somthing like a large yukka plant or palm tree. Growing in a pot, does any one know the name or suggest a good tree of this type to grow in a patio.

Thanks

 

[bacchus]

I am growing orange trees (5feet tall), olive trees (3ft), apple trees (7ft) and japaneese mapple trees (3ft) and buxus in pots. No problem.
After trials and errors, i use John Innes No.2 or No.3 soil. All trees are in terracota pots unglazed, not plastics, to provide good breathing to the soil.

 

[Pergo]

The name your looking for is Cordyline which is the palm like tree you refer too we grow them in pots on our 4 acre nursery for use on patios or planting in mediteranean style beds. I would also suggest some lovely bamboo's to go on your patio make a lovely screen provide all year round interest and make a nice rustle in the wind just ensure that they have a plate underneath to hold the water as most like to be kept moist. If you want any other ideas let me know.

Rob