Don't be discouraged from growing fruit just because the space in your garden is limited. Even if there is insufficient room for deciduous fruit trees and standard size citrus, many container gardens can support genetic dwarf fruit trees, dwarf citrus, currants, blueberries and a number of other types of berries. These take up little space and are seldom found in the grocery store. And don't forget the ever-popular strawberries!

Genetic Dwarf Fruit

There are a number of great tasting genetic dwarf peach and nectarine varieties that only grow 4-6 ft tall. They produce quite a crop of fruit considering their size and many of them have spectacular blooms as well.

Dwarf Citrus

Most varieties of citrus are available on dwarf rootstock nowadays, and although they can reach 6-8 ft. at maturity, most can be kept at 4-6 ft. without any problem or impact on bearing fruit.

Currants

These grow well in cool temperate climates and make a good alternative for the patio gardener who lives in a colder climate. Black, red, and white currants can all be grown in containers against a wall, and can be trained as cordons or espaliers.

Blueberries

Blueberries thrive in containers especially since it is easier to control their soil pH. Most blueberries grow 4-5 ft. high and wide but there are dwarf varieties such as Sunshine and Top Hat that only grow 2-3 ft. high and wide and do excellent in smaller containers.

Hybrid Berries

Some of the hybrid berries, thornless blackberries, tayberries, and loganberries can be grown in a container against a wall. They do need a framework of wire but they are easy to train and should do well for a number of years.

Strawberries

Strawberries are the favorite fruit for the patio gardener and are especially attractive grown in special planters or tubs, with white flowers in late spring and delicious red fruits ripening in summer. They can also be grown in hanging baskets or growing bags, planted in late summer to bear fruit the following year.