Wow! How do you move this plant in and out as big as it is? While there are
sources for larger containers, I think size and weight is going to become a
limiting factor--I can't believe it hasn't been one already. Another option,
if you are pleased with the current size of the tree is to root prune the
tree and put it back in the same size container. It should not hurt the
plant, but it will limit more top growth. It alleviates the root-bound
condition, but the tree should still bloom and set fruit. If you still think
you want a bigger container, visit with your local nursery. They may not
carry them in their stores, but they can order them-look at the large
containers you see in front of commercial real estate, hotels, etc. But they
usually don't move them, they go with large containers so they can have
large plants to fit the scale of their buildings or site.
(September) My son has a lime tree that is 10 years old and approximately 11' tall. It
produces bumper crops of large limes annually - 2 to 5 gallons of limes larger
than lemons, which taste better than anything you can buy in the grocery store.
The problem is, we are unable to find a pot large enough to accommodate it's
growth. The current pot is 32" across and 25" tall and needs to be replaced as
soon as the limes are picked, as the roots of the tree are coming to the
surface. Any suggestions where a container of this size could be found??