Patio Trees

Fancy a tree but worried you don't have the space? Want to grow fruits and gorgeous blossoms from your balcony? Well, with patio trees you can do just that! These trees are grown and trained in such a way that they'll stay at just a metre or two in height, making them perfect for patios and terraces. Whether you want a glut of delicious apples, pink fluffy cherry blossoms or a formal, topiary bay tree, we've got you covered.

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  • Lemon Tree Gift Gift Option
    From £40
    From £40

    The Lemon Tree Gift

    A gift of longevity & abundance

    • Deliciously juicy lemons
    • Fruits and flowers year-round
    • Great for lovers of the Mediterranean
    • An amazing anniversary present

    3 options available

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  • Patio Mulberry Tree | Morus Rotundiloba 'Mojo Berry' Trained Fruit Trees
    From £35
    £40 From £35

    Patio Mulberry Tree | Morus rotundiloba 'Mojo Berry'

    The juiciest, jammiest berries

    • Sweet and succulent mulberries
    • RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2017
    • Serve with sugar and whipped cream!
    • Pick from May to September

    2 options available

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  • Dwarf Weeping Willow Tree Gift Gift Option
    From £45
    From £45

    The Dwarf Weeping Willow Tree Gift

    A gift of strength & adaptability

    • Wonderful weeping habit
    • Known for attracting wildlife
    • Get a lot of rain? Get this tree
    • Makes for a touching memorial gift

    2 options available

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  • Grafted Patio Kumquat Tree Mediterranean Fruit Trees
    From £25
    £35 From £25

    Grafted Patio Kumquat Tree

    A perfect mix of sweet and tangy

    • Sweet, tangy and wonderfully aromatic
    • Self-fertile (no pollination partner needed)
    • Eat whole, use in chutneys or make a tart
    • Typically fruits from November to April

    2 options available

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  • The Kumquat Tree Gift Gift Option
    From £35
    From £35

    The Kumquat Tree Gift

    A gift of prosperity & luck

    • Delectable little fruits
    • Can be grown indoors over winter
    • Brilliant for balcony gardeners
    • A fabulous retirement gift

    2 options available

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  • Patio Portuguese Laurel Tree | Prunus lusitanica 'Brenelia'® Ornamental Trees
    From £180
    From £180

    Patio Portuguese Laurel Tree | Prunus lusitanica 'Brenelia'®

    Interest all year long

    • Bushy, lollipop-esque tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m
    • Shiny leaves, scented blooms, red-black fruit
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    1 option available

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  • Patio Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Taylor' Ornamental Trees
    £30
    £30

    Patio Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Taylor'

    A touch of class for the terrace

    • Patio tree with a compact, upright habit
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Pink leaves turn green with white borders
    • Stunning variegated foliage

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  • Patio Hibiscus Tree | Hibiscus syriacus 'Magenta Chiffon'® Shrubs
    From £25
    From £25

    Patio Hibiscus Tree | Hibiscus syriacus 'Magenta Chiffon'®

    A gently ruffled rock star

    • Refined, bushy patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m
    • Wonderful frilled flowers
    • Provides colour well into autumn

    2 options available

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  • Patio Acer Tree | Acer Palmatum 'Inaba-shidare' Ornamental Trees
    From £30
    From £30

    Patio Acer Tree | Acer palmatum 'Inaba-shidare'

    Punchy purple patio hues

    • Upright, semi-weeping patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Alluring burgundy, deciduous foliage
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    7 options available

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  • Patio Hibiscus Tree | Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Chiffon'® Shrubs
    From £25
    From £25

    Patio Hibiscus Tree | Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Chiffon'®

    Silky flowers as elegant as any

    • Graceful, compact patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m
    • Lovely blue blooms marked red at the centre
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    3 options available

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  • Mini Apple Tree | Malus 'Appletini' Trained Fruit Trees
    From £35
    From £35

    Mini Apple Tree | Malus 'Appletini'

    Bitesized apples from your patio

    • Picturesque, upright patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Dainty pink blossoms
    • Self-fertile (doesn't need a partner)

    2 options available

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  • The Patio Acer Tree Gift Gift Option
    From £40
    From £40

    The Patio Acer Tree Gift

    A gift of elegance & relaxation

    • Gently-weeping branches with filigree foliage
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Perfect for autumn admirers
    • A graceful and refined retirement gift

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  • Pink Pussy Willow Tree | Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso' Ornamental Trees
    From £28
    £30 From £28

    Pink Pussy Willow Tree | Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso'

    An incomparably stylish willow

    • Cheery bushy tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 2m
    • Shimmering pink catkins in spring
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    3 options available

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  • Patio Portuguese Laurel Tree | Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' Shrubs
    £15
    £25 £15

    Patio Portuguese Laurel Tree

    A stunning evergreen topiary with a hint of the med

    • Gently spreading shrub
    • Large shrub - grows up to 5m
    • Evergreen foliage, fragrant white flowers
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Patio Bay Tree | Laurus nobilis 'Bay Junior' Ornamental Trees
    From £35
    From £35

    Patio Bay Tree | Laurus nobilis 'Bay Junior'

    The young star of the family

    • Patio tree with an upright, bushy habit
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Delicate green leaves (wonderfully aromatic)
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    2 options available

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  • The Flamingo Willow Tree Gift Gift Option
    From £35
    From £35

    The Flamingo Willow Tree Gift

    A gift of happiness & personality

    • Joyful spring foliage
    • Thrives in a pot
    • Ideal for patio gardeners
    • A perfect new home gift

    3 options available

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  • Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Contorta' Ornamental Trees
    From £30
    From £30

    Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

    Unmatched ornamental value

    • Spreading, well-branched tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Chartreuse leaves and pendulous catkins
    • Contorted branches twist and corkscrew

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  • Patio Hibiscus Tree | Hibiscus syriacus 'Tricolour' Shrubs
    £30
    £30

    Patio Hibiscus Tree | Hibiscus syriacus 'Tricolour'

    Three colours in one!

    • Patio tree with an attractive, bushy habit
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Pink, purple and white blooms
    • Incredibly easy to grow

    1 option available

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  • Patio Creeping Rosemary Tree | Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus' Shrubs
    £28
    £28

    Patio Creeping Rosemary Tree | Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'

    A weeping rosemary? Yes, please!

    • Patio tree with an upright, trailing habit
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Fragrant evergreen foliage, baby blue blooms
    • A big hit with bumblebees

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  • Patio Choisya Tree | Choisya 'White Dazzler'® Shrubs
    From £30
    £30 From £30

    Patio Choisya Tree | Choisya 'White Dazzler'®

    Sumptuous scents from the patio

    • Showy, lollipop-like patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m
    • Gloriously fragrant white flowers
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    2 options available

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  • Patio Viburnum 'Eve Price' | Viburnum tinus Ornamental Trees
    From £35
    From £35

    Patio Viburnum Tree | Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price'

    Evergreen wildlife magnet

    • Upright patio tree with a bushy habit
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Glossy leaves, white flowers, blue berries
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    2 options available

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  • The Patio Viburnum Tree Gift Gift Option
    £45
    £45

    The Patio Viburnum Tree Gift

    A gift of calm and sanguinity

    • Lovely lollipop patio tree
    • White blooms, glossy leaves, blue berries
    • One for the wildlife enthusiasts
    • A charming congratulations present

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  • Patio Californian Lilac Tree | Ceanothus 'Victoria' Shrubs
    From £35
    From £35

    Patio Californian Lilac Tree | Ceanothus 'Victoria'

    Looking beautiful in baby blue

    • Stylish, upright patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Evergreen foliage, blue thimble flowers
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    2 options available

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  • Patio Peach Tree | Prunus persica 'Red Peachy' Trained Fruit Trees
    From £80
    From £80

    Patio Peach Tree | Prunus persica 'Red Peachy'

    Beautiful balcony blossoms

    • Sweet peaches with good juiciness
    • Perfect for growing on the terrace
    • Eat fresh from the tree!
    • Harvest from August to September

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  • Patio Hydrangea Tree | Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical 'Fire'® Shrubs
    £30
    £30

    Patio Hydrangea Tree | Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Fire'®

    Blooms blazing bright

    • Patio tree with an attractive, upright habit
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Flower cones in white then pink hues
    • Great colour retention

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  • The Patio Ceanothus Tree Gift Gift Option
    £45
    £45

    The Patio Ceanothus Tree Gift

    A gift of care & compassion

    • Superb thimble flowers
    • Attractive evergreen foliage
    • Ideal for balcony gardeners
    • Makes a lovely house-warming gift

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  • Patio Ceanothus Tree | Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Repens' Shrubs
    From £35
    From £35

    Patio Ceanothus Tree | Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Repens'

    Brilliant blue patio blooms

    • Glorious, upright patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1m (when pruned)
    • Evergreen leaves, blue bonbon flowers
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    2 options available

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Meet Cameron

Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)

Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.

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Which patio tree?

Which patio tree?

The patio tree you opt for really depends on personal tastes and preferences; if you’ve got a shadier garden and want something elegant and graceful – maybe something foliage-forward – then a patio acer is ideal. By contrast, if your patio or balcony is a sun trap, then a patio fruit tree (like ‘Appletini’) or a flowering shrub (such as ‘Repens’ ceanothus) will do wonderfully. If winter interest is important to you, then patio evergreens (like eucalyptus or laurel) might be the plants you’re looking for.

Patio tree planting schemes

Patio tree planting schemes

One of the great things about patio trees is that they can be incorporated into a wide range of different planting schemes. Patio citrus and olive trees, for instance, work beautifully when integrated into a Mediterranean planting scheme. Formal gardens benefit from a patio tree that responds well to shaping and topiary, like bay. Cherry blossoms, camellias and acers can all elevate a Japanese-style garden, while a selection of patio fruit trees can give you your own miniature orchard!

Caring for patio trees

Caring for patio trees

Patio trees are typically grown in containers rather than the open ground (though they certainly can be ground-grown). As such, they need more regular watering than their open ground counterparts, as their compost dries out more quickly. This is especially important during hot, dry spells and throughout your tree’s first growing season to help it establish. For patio fruit trees, apply a high-potassium fertiliser (like liquid tomato feed) fortnightly.

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