Sherwin Dubren wrote in message ...
I have tried several times to keep miniature fruit trees (manchurian
apricots and nectarines) on my patio, here in zone 5. I have wrapped
them in insulation and they were on the southern side of my house. I
have lost
every one of these, after a season or two, so I have given up keeping
trees in pots. The planters were too big to move (22 inch pot) into a
protected area. Even fruit trees I grafted into 5 gallon containers,
and put in my shed all died. The only real protection I still think
might work is to bury the pots in your garden over the winter.

Sherwin D.


The answer to moving those big pots is to put them on wheeled bases.
These are easy to make with 2x4 lumber and a set of casters. You can
get the wood, wheels, and screws or nails at any home improvement
store.


Trees in pots are generally not a good idea in Zone 5--too much chance
for dehydration in the winter.


J. Del Col