The selection of fruit-bearing trees and bushes for growing fruit in containers is of course limited, as not all plants will thrive in large containers in the long term.
There are, however, many varieties which you can use to create a small orchard on your balcony or patio.
The following plant section gives descriptions of the origins, botany, site requirements, and care instructions for certain suitable species.
Beside fruits like figs, citrus or almonds, it is worth trying olives, papaws and blueberries.
There are many more species that can be cultivated in containers such as Apple, Pear, Citrus, Hazelnut, Tomato, and we cannot possibly cover them all here.
Your choice will be determined largely by what is available in garden centres and from specialist growers.
Bear in mind that any container-grown plant, will produce far less fruit than plants which are grown in the soil.
Do not expect large harvests, but rather be glad of a few good and attractive fruits.
Below is an example of a unique fruit that can be grown on your veranda or patio Quince cydonia oblong, Growing Fruit in Containers Origins: Asia Minor, the Orient.
Botany: A small, but robust tree or bush that is easy to care for.
Apple or pear-shaped hard fruit set after pink and white blossom.
As the quince is self-pollinating, one specimen is sufficient.
Harvest in the autumn when the fruit is yellow and becomes shiny and smooth.
The fruit is edible only after cooking.
Varieties: Various quinces, like 'Vranja' 'Smyrna' and 'Champion' Position: Sun; outside in winter.
Growing, planting: Propagate from shoots inserted in potting mix.
Grafted young plants in pots will produce strong specimens.
Plant in large containers of 50 litres or larger.
Care: Quince Cydonia Oblong does not require any particular pruning and can be trained rigorously as an espalier.
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