Expert: nick mccann - 10/19/2008

Question
I bought a Bonfire Dwarf Flowering Peach tree for a shady patio.  I can only place it in a large container approximately 2'x2' diameter.  Will this tree be alright throughout a cold New Hampshire winter, or do I need to bring it indoors?

Answer
Hi Carol, any container plant should be brought in during a winter in such a cold climate zone, it can't be protected as a ground planted specimen could be; bring it in and contain it in a container large enough to accommodate the root system. Fruit trees need a larger container if they are to persevere. Nick