Extra Large & Tree Planters
Plant pots extra large enough for actual trees - olives, acers, bays and the statement fig that refuses to stop growing.
New extra large & tree planters lines are landing soon - here are our current bestsellers in the meantime.
What size planter does a tree need?
Trees in containers need a planter at least 45cm across and roughly as deep, so roots have room and the pot cannot topple. Olives, acers and bays all grow well in pots provided drainage is generous. Top-dress each spring and repot every three to four years.
- 45cm diameter minimum for a small tree
- Depth matters as much as width for stability
- Olives, acers, bays and figs all suit containers
- Top-dress yearly, repot every 3 to 4 years
About our extra large & tree planters
At some point a pot stops being a pot and becomes an address. Plant pots extra large in scale are for exactly that - extra large plant pots for trees like olives, bays, acers and magnolias, and for the indoor fig that has outgrown every polite option. Growing a tree in a planter is entirely doable if the pot is right: our large tree plant pots give the root volume, depth and drainage a tree needs to live happily in a container for years, in frost-proof materials that keep even huge sizes manageable. Practical details are all listed - exact litre capacity, diameter and height in centimetres, and honest guidance on planted weight, because huge plant pots for trees should be positioned first and filled second. If you want instant, dramatic, garden-centre-jealousy scale, this is the collection. Free UK delivery over £20 and a 100% money-back guarantee, even at this size.
Extra Large & Tree Planters - FAQs
Can a tree really live permanently in a planter?
Yes - olives, bays, acers and many fruit trees thrive in containers given enough root volume, good drainage and feeding. Refresh the top layer of compost each spring.
How heavy is an extra large planter once filled?
Often 50 to 150kg with wet compost and a tree, which is why we list planted-weight guidance. Position it empty, fill it in place, and use a trolley if it must ever move.
Do tree planters need special drainage?
Generous holes, a layer of crocks and pot feet underneath. Trees forgive most things, but not a waterlogged winter.
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