"Adam Schwartz" wrote in message
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I know I've seen potted trees, usually about 5-7 feet tall in pots
between 24-48 inches wide, used in patio gardens. However, I have been
unable to find a suitable tree at any of the local nursaries. Many of the
potted trees I have seen appear to be ficus or orange trees, which won't
grow perrenially in my zone. Does anyone know of a dwarf tree that can be
potted and will grow in the region between zone 4b and 5a (Iowa City)? I
live in an apartment and have no plantable land. I'm tring to create an
italian-style patio garden and I need a focal point.

Let me brag about my gardenia. It is over 25 years old and is going strong
and gives large crop of flowers.
We keep it indoors and move it to the deck when there is no danger of frost.
It's a little over 5 ft from bottom of top.
Frank