What grows well in very small pots?
Naturally compact plants are well suited to growing in containers. Compact forms of previously large plants include bougainvillea (Bambino Series), dwarf crepe myrtle and patio roses. Even vegetables from carrots to tomatoes are now bred to be small making them ideal for container growing or for raised vegetable beds. Almost any vegetable that will grow in a typical backyard garden will also do well as a container-grown plant. Vegetables that are ideally suited for growing in containers include tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, green onions, beans, lettuce, squash, radishes and parsley.
Do Japanese maples grow in pots?
Why Japanese Maples Work in Pots. Japanese maples naturally stay compact and have shallow, fibrous root systems, which makes them container friendly. If you’re tight on yard space (or don’t have a yard at all), they give you the charm of a small ornamental tree without the commitment of planting it in the ground. Japanese Maples are good in Zones 5-9 in the ground, and in containers left outside, they’re good in Zones 6-9. If you know that it will get below 0°F you might want to bring them into the garage temporarily for the extreme temperatures.