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How to Grow Espalier Apple Trees. Produce more fruit in less space with this centuries-old technique. Ron Wade guides us step-by-step through the first three years in the life of an espaliered apple tree. By KitchenGardener Magazine. Photo/Illustration: Roger Foley.
An espalier apple tree is a tree that has been trained to grow flat, often against a wall, fence, or trellis, through pruning and training of the branches, creating a two-dimensional effect. Espalier designs can range from simple horizontal tiers to intricate patterns like fans or lattices.
You can now purchase fruit trees in an espalier form, but it's much more satisfying, and cost effective, to train your own. Here's how to get started. Selecting Your Site and Tree. Plant your apple trees in full sun (6 to 8 hours a day) on well drained, fertile soil about 15 feet apart.
Read on to learn exactly how to start and maintain a new apple tree espalier, from selecting the location and apple varieties, to setting up a support trellis, to planting and pruning throughout the first season.
15 sie 2023 · Apple trees, with their flexible branches and consistent growth, are particularly well-suited for this technique. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the techniques for espaliering apple trees and explore the many benefits it offers.
Discover how to prune young trees to create an espalier, and how to prune established espaliers to keep then in good shape and fruiting well. With their horizontal branches trained against a support, espaliers are attractive, space-saving and fruitful.
22 kwi 2023 · Here’s how you would begin the process of espaliering an apple tree: Creating an Espalier. The first step in creating an apple tree espalier is determining what sort of support structure you’ll be using or need to construct to support the trees. You can use an existing wall or fence, or you can construct a support frame or trellis.
