Overwintering Container Fruit Trees: Root and Top Protection Critical

Container fruit trees face two winter threats: frozen roots and bark splitting from freeze-thaw cycles on sunny days. Use 30–50 gallon foam pots (better insulation than plastic/clay), wrap with 3 inches of bubble wrap, and place on north/east exposures—not south-facing walls. Early February warm spells trigger blooming; a subsequent freeze kills flowers and fruit. Good luck—it's trial and error.