cheap but but large training pots

[Corwyn13]

Hi,

I have a couple of trees that are need of a large temp/training pots. one is currently in pot that is 11 by 15 x 2.5 not quit pot bound but I would like to grow this tree larger and want to give it space to do that.
the other is a flowering cherry I collected last spring, I currently have it in a milk carton lined with weed fabric. so it needs something in the range of 12-14 by 16 x 4-5 deep so it can grow out and I can start shallowing the roots

Not having any luck other then high end ceramic stuff.


thanks

Cory

 

[Colorado]

Have you considered using wooden boxes? You can make it to the exact size you want and it’s most cost effective than buying a huge pot just to use for a few years.

 

[PaulH]

Have you considered using wooden boxes?

Wood boxes are the way to go. Cheap to build with redwood or cedar fence boards. good drainage between bottom slats.
Stay much cooler in summer than ceramic pots. Easy to place guy wires with screws in the wood.

 

[Gabler]

Bags are pretty cheap, too.

 

[The Barber]

Panterra Bowl Planters

The classic bowl design of this attractive container features a textured, clay colored finish, dual drain bottom and a wide base for increased stability, soil volume and water retention. Ideal for herb gardens, cactus arrangements, mixed annuals and flowering bulbs. The Panterra Bowls are made...

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These are okay, but they come in an 8 pack minimum, though I think they are a bit small by a couple inches for what you need unless you can reduce them by a couple of inches. Anderson Flats may also work as well for you, I think they are a little over 15 inch squares.

 

[Joe Dupre']

Wigerts has some really nice, large mica pots in rectangular, oval and drum styles. I've got a few and give them a good sand with 220 sandpaper to break the hard edges and then go over them with fine steel wool. They pass for ceramic at 10 feet.

 

[River's Edge]

Hi,

I have a couple of trees that are need of a large temp/training pots. one is currently in pot that is 11 by 15 x 2.5 not quit pot bound but I would like to grow this tree larger and want to give it space to do that.
the other is a flowering cherry I collected last spring, I currently have it in a milk carton lined with weed fabric. so it needs something in the range of 12-14 by 16 x 4-5 deep so it can grow out and I can start shallowing the roots

Not having any luck other then high end ceramic stuff.


thanks

Cory

Check out Anderson flats. Pariculary the version called Flat Five. 14 by 14 by 51/2 inches. Ideal fro many collected trees and grow out options of developing trees.

 

[misfit11]

Check out Anderson flats. Pariculary the version called Flat Five. 14 by 14 by 51/2 inches. Ideal fro many collected trees and grow out options of developing trees.

I second this. Anderson flats are great for bonsai in development. If you set them on tge ground, the tree can easily escape into the ground for faster growth. I allow this to happen and then sever them yearly to make sure they don't grow too fast.

AFLAT5 - 15.75" Anderson Deep Propagation Flat - Stuewe & Sons

15.75" Anderson Deep Propagation Flat

stuewe.com

 

[Corwyn13]

Wood boxes are the way to go. Cheap to build with redwood or cedar fence boards. good drainage between bottom slats.
Stay much cooler in summer than ceramic pots. Easy to place guy wires with screws in the wood.

I thought of this but everything I've seen around me seems to be treated with something, And I wasn't sure if it was safe!?

 

[The Barber]

I thought of this but everything I've seen around me seems to be treated with something, And I wasn't sure if it was safe!?

My trees do fine in pressure treated lumber boxes. They don't use arsenic like they use to, pretty sure they treat them with copper, which could negatively effect trees that depend on micorrhiza I assume, but I only build boxes for trees that won't fit into anderson flats or smaller.