Questions about drip irrigation for fruit trees in containers

[Audi_o_phile]

@Lucas

If you want to cover the entire pot surface area, then you can use the spot spitter that has 160 degree spray pattern and try to angle it so it sprays most of the pot. I like this 360 degree sprinkler thing as well for bigger pots https://www.dripdepot.com/adjustable-stream-dripper-stake-pattern-360-degree.

I also really like those 360° spray stakes, on the smaller pots and hanging baskets they provide enough throw distance to manage the entire thing with just the one. If you are trying to cover more distance then I would suggest something like these:

@Audi_o_phile

This looks be the improved, more user-friendly version of the micro spray stakes that I purchased a bunch of years ago. By using the 360 degree nozzle,

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placing it a little distance away from the trunk and angling the stake so the water directed at the tree trunk has a higher inclination, you will be able to cover nearly a complete circle.