And, you do not have to rely simply on evergreens, like arborvitae or junipers. In fact, many fruiting trees have dwarf varieties ... helpfully - will thrive in containers.

You might not consider trees when you think of container gardening ... can see why this is a popular and widely available ...

At 10 years, in a container, it can be 5 to 6 feet tall ... Zone 3 A common question when people are buying a dwarf or miniature tree, says Dave Leckey, owner of Oregon Small Trees.