1. OLIVE TREES
A popular choice for containers, olive trees are very low-maintenance and will flourish happily in a sunny spot on your patio. 'Olive trees thrive in a sunny position, provided they have good drainage. They are also very hardy and disease resistant, so even if you don't have a green thumb you can keep your olive looking great with very little effort,' says Fern Berg, plant and gardening expert at Tree Vitalize.
2. CRAB APPLE TREES
Crab apple trees are among the best trees for small gardens. It's possible to grow dwarf crab apple trees in pots for a flowering container plant. 'Great for a full sun spot, such as a sunny porch. Crab apples are resilient trees that can handle small areas and can be easily pruned to stay small,' says says tree care expert Lisa Tadewaldt.
3. ACERS
Popular choices for container plants, acer trees, or Japanese maple trees, are among the best trees for fall color. They have iconic, beautiful leaves that come in many colorful hues, from red to yellow.
4. LEMON TREES
Lemon trees are one of the easiest citrus trees to grow – you can grow lemon from seed for a zesty addition to your kitchen garden. 'Lemon trees foliate year round requiring regular sunlight and watering. They prefer slightly acidic, well-draining soil and produce fruit at a young age,' says Dave Sheridan.
5. DWARF CONIFERS
A classic potted plant that can instantly green up your space, dwarf conifers are some of the easiest trees to care for. 'Conifers like good drainage in their soil which makes them ideal as potted plants,' says Lisa. It's best to provide these trees with a more acidic soil to encourage growth, although they won't need to be repotted often. 'Dwarf conifers can thrive upwards to 5 years before re-potting or root pruning is required,' says Dave Sheridan.