Looking for 2' x 2' planters for citrus trees in SD county

[jjdbike]

Hello fellow gardeners,

I want to grow a Meyer lemon and a Dancy tangerine at my home. I live in a community w/ an HOA and we are required to have all plants in pots as to not interfere with plumbing lines. I have been reading a lot on growing citrus in pots. All sources say to plant them in at least a 2' x 2' pot. I would like to do so so I do not have to replant any time soon. I can not for the life of me find any 2' x 2' planters locally (i.e. Oceanside CA which is coastal northern most San Diego County.

Does anyone here have any sources for 2' x 2' pots in this area?

Potential plan B's:

Local farm supplies have "nursery pots" that are 18' x 24". These are thin black plastic pots that are not attractive, but close to size. If I used these I would double them up because they are not very durable.

Hardware and big box home stores have half wooden whisky barrels. The biggest I can find are 26" wide by 17.5" tall. The width is good, but the depth is a full 6.5" too short. Do you think the added width would make up for the more shallow depth? I am concerned that limiting depth will limit the height of the citrus threes.

Thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
JD

 

[Chuck]

I just googled 2 foot by 2 foot plant containers and there are a bunch of them. And will deliver to your door. Wallmart has 3 round galvanized containers for $70. You can always paint them.

 

[jjdbike]

I just googled 2 foot by 2 foot plant containers and there are a bunch of them. And will deliver to your door. Wallmart has 3 round galvanized containers for $70. You can always paint them.

Thanks @Chuck ,

I just looked at Walmart. I didn't see what you were talking about. I did see a a bunch of raised bed containers. Many of the 2x2 are two side by 2 long, but shorter that 2', e.g. 17". Some that are taller, e.g. 18", pr 21" are measured from the floor / ground up but the usable interior height is more like 16 or 17".

Respectfully,
JD

 

[Chuck]

Land Guard 3 Pcs 2x2X2FT Round Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Kit, Silver Outdoor Planter Garden Bed, Metal Raised Box for Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers & Herbs - Walmart.com

Buy Land Guard 3 Pcs 2x2X2FT Round Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Kit, Silver Outdoor Planter Garden Bed, Metal Raised Box for Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers & Herbs at Walmart.com

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[Chuck]

I just noticed that they are open ended. A simple matter to make something to sit them on to stop roots from going into the ground.

 

[jjdbike]

I just noticed that they are open ended. A simple matter to make something to sit them on to stop roots from going into the ground.

Thanks again @Chuck ,

The truth is I am not that handy. Plus, I will need to move this container / tree from time to time, e.g., for upcoming painting. Having a one piece planter that includes an attached bottom will m make that much easier.

Best regards!
JD

 

[cpp gardener]

If you use dwarf varieties, the half barrels work great.

 

[jjdbike]

If you use dwarf varieties, the half barrels work great.

That’s what I’m going to have to do.
Thanks!
JD

 

[Peaches]

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Buy Land Guard 3 Pcs 2x2X2FT Round Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Kit, Silver Outdoor Planter Garden Bed, Metal Raised Box for Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers & Herbs at Walmart.com

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I’ve just bought this raised garden bed direct from the manufacturer and I was going to mention the round one like the link you posted @Chuck

I live in Australia , but I was sure they would also be made in other countries

Those wine barrels deteriorate / fall apart / rot within a year @jjdbike ..well they do in Australia ….and it’s a nightmare trying to repot from a wine barrel after a tree has established itself ….many simply loose the trees they’ve put so work into

So I give a couple of thumbs up to @Chuck

 

[Peaches]

 

[Peaches]

The round one I grew pumpkins in last summer , we’ve had so much rain potatoes have come up in the mini garden bed now

 

[Peaches]

The other shape I have ( we’ve got terrible hard rock insted of soil ) limestone

so this Aussie is to old to be digging in limestone in our very limited area to grow a few veggies

Its winter here so what’s left in the garden is looking a bit sad

 

[jjdbike]

Thanks everyone.

I am not allowed to have raised beds. All of my plants are required to be in pots.. I need to have the ability to move them if needed. That requires a fixed bottom.

Respectfully,
JD

 

[Meadowlark]

Thanks everyone.

I am not allowed to have raised beds. All of my plants are required to be in pots.. I need to have the ability to move them if needed. That requires a fixed bottom.

Respectfully,
JD

Welcome @jjdbike. It is shocking to me to read those restrictions in what is normally termed a "free" country. What is the justification for them on gardening?

 

[tomkat]

Hmm,not sure what the HOA is gonna think about cattle watering troughs in your front yard.LOL. Most citrus trees (less than 10 years old) would be very happy in a half whiskey barrel. My Page and Owari satsumas are in 20 x 20 inch plywood planters I built myself and are very happy.