prunus cheals weeping

[barber]

it says this grafted tree grows 3m x3m can it be grown in a pot if we keep it pruned back ,or does it have to go in the ground

[andyjevs]

It can be grown in a pot....or large tub but you won't get it so big.....in effect, you will almost be bonsai'ing it but it will grow a bit more than small bonsai size.

Make sure it is kept well watered when dry and given a liquid feed every week or slow release fertilizer once or twice a year.
Every 4 or 5 years, i'd take the tree out of the pot and remove 1/3 of the roots and old soil and replace with fresh new compost. Do this around march time.

It will probably get to around 6'-7' in a tub.

Logman will probably be along soon and totally disagree with every thing i say

[logman]

Hi barber, your Japanese cherry is a good subject and should take well to a large container, although its evential height in open ground can be as much as 8m, a bit of careful prunning shoud keep it in your required bounds. As a last not remember to prune out any growth below the graft mark to prevent reversion. Good Luck..