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lindagarden Gilbert, AZ Jun 22, 2006



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Equilibrium Jun 22, 2006

What about a cactus? There are some absolutely stunning species available that would liven up any patio.

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escambiaguy Atmore, AL(Zone 8b) Jun 22, 2006

You could try growing Oleander in a container and train it to be a tree. Sometimes they can be bought that way. They stand up to heat very well.

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Jun 23, 2006

How about Chilopsis linearis (desert willow) or Palo Verde?

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Jun 23, 2006

There are some native shrubs and small trees in the western American deserts that can be absolutely gorgeous if given just the slightest hint of care. Before looking too far afield, try checking them out. The Chilopsis suggestion is one of them, and it's a tree I would snap up in a heartbeat if it was hardy here!

Guy S.

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Jun 23, 2006

The thing you're going to have to be careful of is the heat...all these plants mentioned above should do great planted in the ground in your area, but in a pot you'll need to water them more often than would be needed in the ground (but not too often, they don't like to stay wet), and also make sure the pot itself doesn't get so hot that it cooks the roots. Since the patio faces east it might not be as much of a problem as if it faced west but definitely a watchout.

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Jun 24, 2006

I'd avoid Oleander - dangerously poisonous

Resin

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gardenerme Santa Barbara, CA(Zone 10a) Jun 24, 2006

How about citrus? I live in so cal and grow citrus in giant pots. Would it survive the heat? Check with local nursery. Not only do you get fruit, but they are evergreen and the blossoms are heavenly scented. I have attached a pic of my "citrus orchard" on my front patio.

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Equilibrium Jun 24, 2006

Those are huge pots! Holy cow! Nice arrangement you have there plus functional.

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peony01 Prattville, AL(Zone 8a) Jun 24, 2006

Nice.

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willper Auburn, CA(Zone 8b) Jul 10, 2006

Could you plant a weeping willow in a very large pot?

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lindagarden Gilbert, AZ Jul 10, 2006



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