Part 2B: How to Plant Citrus in Containers 🍋🪴 If you have a small patio, a balcony, or live in a climate where you can’t grow citrus outdoors year round, container planting is your friend. Citrus can thrive in pots, as long as you know how to care for your trees! 🍋 Container Size. Start with a pot at least 12–15 inches in diameter for young trees, with plenty of drainage holes (drill more if needed). And avoid dark plastic in the hot sun! It’s tempting to put a tiny tree in a massive pot, but